Vacancy Number: 27354
Category: Craft/Technical - Other
Job Type: Full-time
Position Description
Applications are invited for the positions of Hydro Team Member, Relief Turbine Attendant in Turlough Hill Station. As a member of the operations team in Turlough Hill, the successful candidate will be required to carry out relief shift duties within the Turbine Attendant category and will be responsible for assisting with the operation and monitoring of plant and equipment in Turlough Hill.
The Hydro Team Member, Relief Turbine Attendant will be required to work across all functional areas within the station including maintenance, operations control room, technical services, civil, supervision and contractor management. The successful candidate will be required to work to the level of their competence to carry out their duties. They will be required to work autonomously, be flexible and be a self-starter, providing provide support to other teams and projects as required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others is required.
Key Responsibilities
* Operation, monitoring and understanding of all main and auxiliary plant
* Assisting Shift Manager with Control room operation, as required, including manning the HCC for short durations in Shift Manager absences (meetings, POI's, etc.)
* Proper understanding of plant indications and displays with periodic recording of plant data and events in log book
* Assisting Shift Manager with Plant Isolation and testing / operation of plant
* Working knowledge of relevant Safety Procedures
* Supporting station meeting schedule (OHSAS, EMG, Safety Committee etc) and supporting station safety initiatives (Audits etc)
* Delivery of work across all areas of the station, including maintenance, operations control room, civil, technical and support functions.
Experience and Qualifications
The successful candidate will have an ability to learn about, understand & operate plant and to work as part of a close team to ensure the safe delivery of station performance as required. Suitable training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Essential
* Experience in industrial or construction industry
Desirable
* Process/Operations experience.
* A good working knowledge of health and safety, and environmental standards. Awareness of Safe System of Work.
Location
This position will be based in Turlough Hill Station, Co. Wicklow
Reporting To
Reporting to the Shift Manager, Turlough Hill Generating Station.
Why Work with Us?
* Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon future
* Progressive, hybrid working model
* Career development through mentoring and training
* Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
* Sports and Social Clubs
* Networking opportunities
* Credit Union
* Generous Pension
* Access to staff well-being programmes
* Generous parental leave entitlements
* Strong values-based and inclusive culture
* Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
* Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
Salary
€32,450 - €38,800
Closing Date
9th October 2025
Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence,
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Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. 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.
Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence,
About ESB
Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland's leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.