Hydro Team Member – General Operative and Bank Ranger, Ardnacrusha
Vacancy Number: *****
Category: Craft/Technical - Other
Job Type: Full-time
The Ardnacrusha scheme is a landmark in Ireland's cultural heritage as well as ESB's largest river hydropower station operating to the highest levels of safety and reliability.
Ardnacrusha Power Station is fed by a 12.5km long Headrace Canal which transports water from Parteen Basin.
The canal is created by Category A Earthen Embankment Structures that impound the water.
These structures are critical, as their breach could result in loss of life.
The Hydro Team Member will work across all functional areas within the station—including maintenance, operations, technical services, civil works, supervision and contractor management.
The role requires independent work, flexibility, and a self-starter attitude while supporting other teams and projects as required.
The successful candidate will carry out General Maintenance and Bank Ranging duties at Ardnacrusha Station and surrounding grounds as directed by management.
Bank Ranging is an essential surveillance activity conducted seven days a week on Category A Earthen Embankments and Concrete Dams.
Working times for Bank Ranging are rostered and may vary based on business needs.
Following an initial training period, the candidate may be directed to broader responsibilities and potentially progress to a full-time bank ranging role.
A key component of the role is reading water levels and measuring spring flows, requiring a high level of accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Measuring springs, recording levels and monitoring approximately 20km of earthen embankment and concrete dams which are required to be walked daily over undulating terrain.
Delivering work across all areas of the station, including maintenance, operations, civil works, technical and support functions.
Working as part of a rostered team that carries out bank ranging seven days a week.
When not rostered on Bank Ranging, carrying out general civil and station activities.
Maintaining springs, culverts, syphons, gullies and relief holes around the grounds.
Vegetation clearance and strimming.
Maintaining instruments and gauges.
General civil maintenance activities such as concreting works, repairing property and equipment, waste management, etc.
Assisting trades, mechanical fitters and electricians as required.
Operating water control gates, screens, rakes and navigation locks as needed.
Conducting water checks and statutory equipment checks.
Operating MEWP/crane, forklift, rigging & sprinting.
Managing stores, driving, deliveries and collections.
Acting as Work Controller for works when requested.
Experience and Qualifications
Minimum 1–3 years of relevant experience.
Full B driver's licence.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) awareness.
Proficiency in computer systems.
Willingness and physical capability to perform bank ranging involving extensive walking in all weather conditions.
Ability to work as part of a flexible team.
Experience in industrial plants and/or construction or building maintenance works.
Relevant CSCS tickets and qualifications.
Awareness of Electrical Generation Safety Rules.
Location
Ardnacrusha Generating Station, Castlebanks, Limerick, Co Clare, V94 VR0K.
Reporting To
Reporting to Civil Works, Mechanical and Electrical Supervisor as nominated.
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We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.
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