Vacancy Number:
28555

Category:
Craft/Technical - Other

Job Type:
Full-time

Position Description

Two vacancies exist for the position of Hydro Team Member, Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Technician, Donegal stations.

Donegal stations are high efficiency producers of renewable energy and are part of ESB’s goal to reach Net Zero by 2040. The Hydro Team Member would be an Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Technician with a home base at Cathaleen’s Fall (Ballyshannon) and will be required to work across all three locations including Cliff (Ballyshannon) and Clady Hydro Generating Station (Gweedore) as needed.

As a member of the station team, the Hydro Team Member will be required to work across all functional areas including maintenance, operations, technical services, facilities, civil and dam safety, 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 provide support to other teams and projects. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously, be flexible, and work effectively with others is required. The successful candidate will give and receive training as defined by plant management to attain and maintain competencies.

As ESB transitions to Net Zero by 2040, working in Donegal Hydro Generating Station offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact ESB’s vision.

The successful candidate will be required on occasion to have flexible working hours including weekend and night working and be available for callouts.

Key Responsibilities

All aspects of electrical and instrumentation work in an industrial work environment
Delivery of work across all areas of the station, including maintenance, operations, control room, civil, technical, and support functions
Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the CMMS+ work management system
Writing and implementing procedures and working instructions
Supervising and directing contractors
Act as Team Leader in a ‘hands on’ capacity
Carry out authorized roles including work controller under the safety rules as required (Safe Systems of Work)
Environmental, Health & Safety and Quality management responsibilities
Provide back-up for plant controller coverage/isolation duties as needed

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Electrical / Control & Instrumentation Maintenance
FAS / SOLAS / Senior Trade qualification in Electrical & Instrumentation or equivalent work experience
Full Category B driving licence
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of HV/MV/LV electrical systems and C&I systems

Desirable

An understanding of mechanical, heavy rotational and pressure systems is desirable
Experience in liaising with relevant statutory bodies and contractors
Experience in project management and good planning skills
Understanding of control systems
Understanding of PLC’s
Understanding of relay protection
Experience with instrumentation calibration & troubleshooting
Experience with HV, MV, LV, and control signal testing

Location

This position will be based in Donegal Hydro Power Stations, home base in Cathaleen’s Fall (Ballyshannon), and working between there, Cliff, and Clady Stations as needed.

Reporting To

The Hydro Team Member – Electrical and Instrumentation reports to the Production Supervisor, Donegal Stations

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

€44,788- €50,483 per annum

Closing Date

22nd June 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

Accountable and Ethical
Collaborative
Growing and Adaptive
Proactive
Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes:
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK prior to commencement of employment .

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, recruitment@esb.ie.

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.