ESB Hiring for Hydro Team Member, Erne Stations Job at Donegal , Ireland Full Time

Position Description

A vacancy exists for the position of Hydro Team Member, to carry out the duties of Plant Controller. The Plant Controller is responsible for the safe operation of the generating plant and dams at Cathleen Falls and Cliff Generating Stations in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal

The Hydro Team Member will be required to work across all functional areas within the station including operations, maintenance, civil, supervision, technical services 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 support to other teams and projects as required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others is required.

The Hydro Team Member will work in a dynamic environment and to meet the business needs the successful candidate will be required on occasions to have flexible working hours including weekends, bank holidays and be available for call-outs. The successful candidate will receive training as defined by plant management to attain and maintain competencies.

Key Responsibilities

Duties of the role includes but may not be limited to:

• Safety from the System C-Ordinator (SSC) for Erne & Clady Stations and other Safe System of Work roles as required.
• Daily C&I and plant checklist gathering of water level / rainfall data inputting data to OIS system, surveillance and initiate repair of water level devices.
• Delivering Operations related communications daily to ensure income maximisation
• Input data validations & station commercial checks.
• Remote monitoring & operation of Donegal stations Plant including after hours response and shift work as required.
• Water control duties & flood management as per local Water Management Document.
• Delivering the full scope of projects through implementation, planning, execution and close-out as required
• Logging of public calls/complaints and liaise with other stakeholders.
• Managing emergency situations.
• Delivery of work across all areas of the station, including operations, maintenance, civil, technical services and support functions.

• Work safely, flexibly and to competence, as part of the overall team.
• Act as team leader / management of maintenance teams in a ‘hands on’ capacity as required
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using our work management system, CMMS.
• Writing Standard Operating Procedures, working instructions and implementing procedures
• Any other duties as required which may be assigned to you, from time to time, by your line manager.
• Support the station in maintaining accreditation in Safety & Environmental Management Systems (ISO45001& ISO14001)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• The 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.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current / recent experience and knowledge of Hydro Station Plant Operations & Maintenance or experience in the operation of industrial process/production facilities
• Full B driving licence.
• Applicants must be proficient in the use of computer systems

Desirable

• FAS / SOLAS / Electrical Senior Trade qualification or equivalent
• Experience in Maintenance, Environmental and Safety Management systems
• Plant technical services experience or equivalent.
• Plant Civil works experience or equivalent
• Staff and/or Contractor supervision experience or equivalent

Location

The successful person will be based at Donegal Stations Ballyshannon but may have to cover in Clady Station Gweedore

Reporting to

Initially reporting to the Plant Manager, Donegal Stations

Salary

€37,000 – €45,000

Application and Selection Process

Applications must be submitted Online. Closing date is strictly no later than Monday, 9th January 2023.

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