Process Safety Specialist

ESB; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Process Safety Specialist to lead hazard analyses, develop safety documentation, and support incident investigations across its Generation & Trading fleet in Ireland. The role focuses on embedding process safety into design, operations and maintenance while driving continuous improvement and strong safety culture.

You will work with operations, engineering and senior leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, robust safeguards and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Third Level engineering qualification or equal work experience in power generation.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, including reporting & delivering KPI data on Process Safety.
• Structured problem-solving attitude, particularly in system and process issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary safety team.
• Internationally accepted safety qualification at professional level (eg. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent).
• Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint and structured document management.
• Full, clean driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve process safety standards across the G&T fleet.
• Advise on safety by design principles, risk reduction, and compliance requirements.
• Lead investigations into process incidents and near misses with robust corrective actions.
• Develop and track leading and lagging indicators; audit Process Safety Management elements.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions to build organisational process safety capability.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, projects and leadership to embed safety in decision making.
• Facilitate HAZOPs, HAZIDs, LO-PAs and other structured risk assessments.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Driver's license

Safety culture advocate

Education

Third Level engineering qualification

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Position Description

ESB is a purpose-led organisation committed to delivering a brighter, more sustainable future for our customers and the communities we serve. Central to our strategy is leading Ireland’s transition to reliable, affordable, low carbon energy. The Process Safety Specialist plays a critical role in enabling this mission, ensuring that our Generation & Trading (G&T) fleet operate safely and efficiently, and are maintained to the highest standard. By supporting robust process safety principles across our operations, you will help safeguard people, plant, and the environment while supporting ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonisation, resilient infrastructure, and operational excellence.

ESB is a purpose-led organisation committed to delivering a brighter, more sustainable future for our customers and the communities we serve. Central to our strategy is leading Ireland’s transition to reliable, affordable, low carbon energy. The Process Safety Specialist plays a critical role in enabling this mission, ensuring that our Generation & Trading (G&T) fleet operate safely and efficiently, and are maintained to the highest standard. By supporting robust process safety principles across our operations, you will help safeguard people, plant, and the environment while supporting ESB’s strategic objectives of decarbonisation, resilient infrastructure, and operational excellence.

The Process Safety Specialist plays a critical role in enabling ESB to deliver on its strategic priorities of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure, and empowering customers by ensuring that all assets are designed, operated, and maintained to the highest safety and reliability standards.

The Process Safety Specialist role involves leading process hazard analyses in a structured way, developing and reviewing safety documentation, advising on engineering controls, and supporting incident investigations. The specialist works closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to strengthen safety culture, prevent major accidents, and ensure regulatory compliance across all Generation & Trading (G&T) locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve process safety standards, procedures, and assurance processes across the G&T fleet.
• Advise engineering, operations, and project teams on safety by design principles, risk reduction measures, and compliance with internal and external safety requirements.
• Participate in or lead investigations into process related incidents and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and robust corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop and track leading and lagging indicators, audit Process Safety Management elements, and report on performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver training, coaching, and awareness sessions to build organisational capability in process safety and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, projects, and senior leadership to embed process safety into everyday decision making.
• Facilitate HAZOPs, HAZIDs, LOPAs and other structured risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Experience and Qualifications

• Third Level engineering qualification or equal work experience in power generation.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, including experience reporting & delivering information on Process Safety type KPI data.
• Structured problem-solving attitude, particularly in system and process issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary safety team.
• Internationally accepted safety qualification at professional level (eg. NEBOSH general certificate or equivalent).
• Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint and structured document management.
• Full, clean driver's licence.

Desirable

• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel.

Location

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, 27 Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2. There will also be a requirement to travel to all generation locations when necessary or to central locations. Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

The successful Candidate will report to the Fire & Process Safety Specialist.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• 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

€59,900 - €70,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing Date

29th September 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 prior to commencement of employment.