Position Description
Liffey and Turlough Hill stations are made up of 4 separate generating locations; 292MW of pumped storage at Turlough Hill and 38MW of hydro generation at Poulaphuca, Golden Falls and Leixlip. Built between 1938 and 1944, Liffey Generating Stations at Pollaphuca, Golden Falls and Leixlip joined the Ardnacrusha scheme on the River Shannon to become ESB’s second major hydroelectric development. The iconic Turlough Hill station was commissioned in 1974 and is Ireland’s only pumped storage generation station. The stations have a combined capacity of 330MW and comprise 9 hydro generators, three Category A concrete dams, an embankment dam, tunnels, bridges, reservoirs and the many buildings and civil structures used to ensure the operation and safety of the schemes.
The Technical Services Civil and Stations Support Team Member will be required to work across all functional areas within the station including civil works, technical services, operations & maintenance, supervision and contractor management and will initially have responsibilities in the support and delivery of Civil Works activities on site.
The successful candidate will be required to work to the level of their competence and confidence to carry out, and to assist others in carrying out, their duties. They should be a team player with good problem-solving skills. 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.
Excellent communication skills are required and the ability to support and work effectively with staff at all levels within and outside of the organisation is essential. As required by the business, the successful candidate will give and receive training as defined by management.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities include the following:
1. Provision of technical services to the Civil Engineering Manager, Plant Manager and O&M team as required
2. Provide procurement support including requirement to tender and administer maintenance contracts
3. Contractor Management for projects as directed
4. Taking and validating dam instrumentation readings
5. Maintain and update standard operating procedures, risk assessments and method statements for ongoing works
6. Manage and organise general services and Environmental Services contracts e.g. Cleaning, Water sampling, Bund checks, Waste Management, Baits, Fire Extinguishers etc.
7. Manage Turlough Hill and Liffey Stations vehicle fleet
8. Provide callout cover for Leixlip dam and other locations as required by Management
9. Be fully competent to act as a Work Controller under the safety rules and execute all duties required under the role
10. Provide permitting support as required by the business and provide backup permitting and supervision in the absence of the Civil Works supervisor
11. Undertake a hands-on role if required
12. Any other duties as required which may be assigned to you, from time to time, by your line manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
13. 3-5 years relevant experience
14. Team building and leadership qualities
15. Experience in the operation of Work Management Systems and Contractor Management
16. Working knowledge of PC’s and computerised control systems
17. Good written and verbal communication skills, including report and specification writing
18. Strong record of safety in work execution
19. Full clean driving licence
Desirable
20. Ability to lead safety culture
21. Experience and knowledge of power station maintenance or maintenance practices in similar heavy process industry and/or construction site management
22. Knowledge of Safe Systems of work, permitting and isolating processes
23. Project management skills / experience
24. Experience managing and supervising staff
25. Experience managing small projects and civil contractors
26. Knowledge or experience of engineering/ document management systems
27. Tendering & procurement experience
28. Stakeholder management. Engagement with landowners, local authorities, members of the public etc.
Qualifications
29. A qualification or competence in a civil, electrical or mechanical field, or equivalent, or equivalent relevant work experience is required.