Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Team LeaderVacancy Number: 26547Category: Craft/Technical - SupervisorJob Type: Full-timePosition DescriptionDublin Stations currently comprises of Dublin Bay Power, Poolbeg and North Wall generation stations. The Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Team Leader will be an integral part of the maintenance team with responsibility for the safe, reliable and efficient maintenance and troubleshooting of the generating plant and equipment to help ensure that Dublin Stations operates to strict efficiency, availability, environmental and commercial standards.The successful candidate will work with a wide variety of electrical equipment and control and instrumentation equipment. This is an opportunity for ambitious, high performing person to work in a dynamic, rewarding and achievement focussed environment.They will be required to work autonomously, be flexible and be a self-starter with the ability to provide support, on a full or part time basis, to other teams and projects as required by station management. They will be a team player with good problem solving skills. They should be able to demonstrate the ability to lead and drive innovation and improvements as required, and to communicate and relate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation.The successful candidate will be required on occasions to have flexible working hours and be available for callouts.Key ResponsibilitiesDuties of the role includes but may not be limited to:Ensure safety of staff and contractors through compliance with safety systems, including permits to work, setting to work and risk assessments.Carry out authorised roles under the safety rulesPrioritise, schedule and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure business continuityProcurement of key services and componentsSupervise/build and develop maintenance in Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Team and manage all people related issues within the team or cross functional teamsSupervise and Manage Contractors / ContractsSupport of station projects, improvement areas, including LTAP process, process safety workstreams, stores management, etcPerform hands on planned and reactive electrical maintenance activities in accordance with site policies and procedures, including electrical fault finding, testing and repairs in a power generation work environmentInstallation, troubleshooting, repair and commissioning of plant equipmentMaintaining accurate maintenance records using the CMMSPreparation and review of task specific Method statements and Risk AssessmentsKnowledge, Skills, and ExperienceThe successful candidate will be self-motivated and required to work as part of a close team in a Generating Station environment, interacting effectively with other station staff and contractors as necessary.Strong safety focus and ability to lead safety cultureRecent 5-10 years Thermal, Hydro, renewable generation plant or equivalent industrial hands-on Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EC&I) systems maintenance experienceDemonstrated understanding and knowledge of HV/MV/LV electrical systems and/or C&I systemsAn understanding of heavy electrical components such transformers, generators, switchgears, motorised valves, motorsAbility to read and understand electrical schematics and P&IDsExperience and technical knowledge of power station electrical maintenance procedures or electrical maintenance practices in similar heavy process industryExperience with instrumentation calibration and electrical test equipmentFull B driving licence and good IT skills. Applicants must have some knowledge in the use of computer systemsQualificationsFAS / SOLAS / Senior Trade electrical craft qualificationor equivalentLocationThis position will be based in Dublin Stations (Poolbeg and Dublin Bay Power Plants).Reporting toMaintenance Manager, PoolbegWhy Work with Us?Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon futureCareer developmentthrough mentoring andtrainingCorporate Social Responsibility OpportunitiesSports and Social ClubsNetworking opportunitiesCredit UnionAccess to staff well-being programmesGenerous parental leave entitlementsStrong values-based and inclusive cultureStrong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusionGreat team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and TrustedClosing Date9th October 2025Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ieIf you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ieYour application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the roleDiversity, Equity and Inclusion StatementESB 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, recruitment@esb.ie.About ESBJoin 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.
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