Senior Professional Engineer (Mechanical) Job Description
The Generation Engineering department in ESB Engineering and Major Projects is the centre of engineering for ESB's generation businesses and also provides consultancy services in generation technology for external and international clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage mechanical projects from inception to completion, including specification, design reviews, procurement, validation, installation, commissioning and handover to partner or customer.
* Lead feasibility studies of mechanical projects and provide options and solutions in line with project business cases.
* Lead the scoping of mechanical projects, define requirements and partner/customer needs.
* Assess and manage project and technical risks.
* Prepare plant specifications and evaluate tenders from a scope, quality and technical perspective.
* Carry out design reviews of new build and retrofit generating plant to maximise safety and reliability and minimise life cycle cost and technical risk.
* Act as PSDP contact person on nominated projects (training provided).
* Act as Lead Mechanical or Lead Engineer for projects, with responsibility to coordinate the overall engineering input to the project for the duration of the project.
* Oversee the quality and health and safety compliance in the delivery of site construction and commissioning phase of projects.
* Review construction and commissioning plans, Method Statements, Risk Assessments and other associated documentation when in a site supervision role.
* Administer work permits where required.
* Supervise the construction and commissioning of mechanical systems to ensure they meet project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
* Keep informed of relevant technology advances in their area of expertise and promote their implementation where appropriate.
* Assist in the planning and coordination of team tasks across work streams.
* Assist in the development and reviewing of work of junior engineers within the team.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in the power generation industry.
* Proven track record of significant experience in the design, construction, commissioning or operation of mechanical systems in power generation or related process industry.
* Experience working on the design, construction, commissioning or operations of gas turbine technology, auxiliaries and balance of plant.
* Project engineering and project management skills.
* Ability to make quality decisions and judgments.
* Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
* Proficient computer skills including MS Office.
* Well versed with Health, Safety and Environment Standards and procedures, including risk assessment skills.
* Strong communication and report writing skills.
* Full clean driving license.
Qualifications:
* Primary Degree in Mechanical (Level 8 NFQ) or equivalent relevant work experience.
* Desirable: Chartered Engineering status with a recognised engineering institution or demonstrable evidence of progress towards same.
Location:
ESB Engineering and Major Projects, One Building Dublin Airport / EMP Eastgate.
Salary:
€57,000 to €68,000 per annum