Projects and Overhauls Specialist Lead - Mechanical

Electricity Supply Board; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB Engineering & Major Projects (EMP) seeks a Projects and Overhauls Specialist Lead - Mechanical to lead a team delivering overhaul projects on power assets. You will guide technical delivery from inception through handover and liaise with asset specialists and project managers to ensure safe, timely execution.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical systems for power generation, significant leadership, and travel both nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Primary Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Chartered status with recognised institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering team in OH project delivery across inception to handover.
• Support OH planning and programme management for safe, efficient delivery.
• Develop team capability in asset knowledge, project management, quality control and safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Mechanical engineering

Power generation

Safety compliance

ITP planning

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree (NFQ Level 8)

Chartered engineer status preferred

Job description

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Projects and Overhauls Specialist Lead - Mechanical

Vacancy Number: 29206

Job Type: Full-time

The Generation Engineering department in ESB Engineering & Major Projects (EMP) is the centre of engineering for ESB’s generation businesses. The Projects & Overhauls department function within Generation Engineering is to aide ESB Generation & Trading (G&T) in the delivery of overhauls & outages across the asset portfolio, both thermal & Hydro focused.

We currently have an opportunity for Overhauls Team Leader – Mechanical, within the Projects & Overhauls Team in Generation Engineering. The successful candidate will support ESB with the management & delivery of overhaul (OH) projects on existing assets for ESB G&T, leading a team of (Mid & Senior Level) Mechanical Engineers in the delivery of same.

Suitable candidates will lead the technical delivery of plant overhauls across the ESB Generation portfolio. Aligned with same, candidates should have a background in construction, commissioning, maintenance, or operation of:

• Gas Turbine Technology.
• Steam Turbine Technology.
• Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs) & Boiler technologies.
• High Energy Piping.
• Hydroelectric Turbine Technology.
• Power Generation Balance of Plant Technologies.
• Other heavy industrial experience as applicable.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Manage the mechanical engineering team in OH project delivery: Provide team leadership & technical input on OH projects from inception, specification, procurement, design review, installation, commissioning & handover phases.
• Support Overhaul Planning & Programme: Aide the OH Programme & Project Managers in the planning phase through to safe & efficient delivery of the Overhaul / Outages.
• Undertake leadership role & development of team: Perform direct report management & develop the team in technical appreciation of Power Generation asset types, project management, quality control & safety methodology in large project delivery. Advance team plant appreciation through facilitating specialist asset type training courses.
• Key stakeholder liaison: In all OH Programme phases & as directed by OH Project Managers, liaise effectively with key stakeholders, Generation Asset Specialists, Programme/ Project Managers, Plant Managers, Procurement Category Managers, Project Engineering team & Senior Management.
• Support the Asset Management Process: Support Generation Asset Specialists on technical inspections in OH programmes, reporting on assets condition assessments & aide in the Long-Term Asset Planning processes.
• Inspection & Test Plans: Working closely with Generation Asset specialists, develop & manage the implementation of defined asset type Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Procurement & Contract Management: Working in conjunction with OH Project Managers, formulate & implement procurement plans with mechanical engineering team, including specification generation, tendering, evaluations & awards. In OH implementation phase, lead the management of key mechanical contracts as assigned.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all OH project works comply with statutory safety, health, & environmental regulations, ESB Technical Standards & Guidelines. Where required, carry out authorized roles under the safety rules (Safe Systems of Work).
• Audits & Reporting: In conjunction with mechanical engineering direct reports, conduct regular safety, environmental, quality audits & undertake reporting to management.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of significant experience in the power generation or heavy industrial sector. A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience is required.
• Strong individual & strategic leadership skills, with the capability to effectively communicate & influence through solid interpersonal skills. Experience managing people & teams, with the ability to work & share knowledge/ competencies within a team structure.
• The candidate will possess competence in design, construction, commissioning, maintenance or operation of mechanical systems in power generation or related heavy industrial sector.
• Strong knowledge of PSDP and PSCS processes with a working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment Standards and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to manage stakeholders, to work and share knowledge within a team structure and to make quality decisions and judgements.
• The candidate will possess project engineering and project management skills, strong time management and prioritisation skills, strong communication and report writing skills and proficient computer skills (including MS Office).
• Flexibility, which is important in all aspects of the role, including travel nationally and internationally.
• Full clean driving license (B car licence)

Qualifications

• Primary Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Level 8 NFQ) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Chartered Engineering status with a recognised engineering institution or demonstrable evidence of progress towards same is preferred.

Location

ESB Engineering and Major Projects office, The Sidings, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 or EMP Eastgate Cork. Due to the nature of the work most time will be spent on site for the preparation and delivery of overhaul works. Flexibility is important in this role as the role will include travel both nationally and internationally.

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.

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Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Access to staff well-beingprogrammes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity,equityand inclusion
• Great teamenvironment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

14th October 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:

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, [e-mail].

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.