Renewables Site Mobilisation Specialist

Electricity Supply Board; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development through mentoring

CSR opportunities

Job summary

ESB Renewables is seeking a Mobilisation Representative to lead site mobilisations across Ireland for new renewable sites. You will represent O&M interests, ensure safe transitions from energisation to operation, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Based at ESB generation sites with a hybrid working model, you will support pre-operational takeovers, develop procedures, and manage service providers to meet project mobilisation needs.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ work experience in operation, design or commissioning of electrical equipment/generating plant.
• Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong communication and safety/risk focus.
• Ability to work on own initiative and develop procedures.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate site mobilisation and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in O&M design reviews, advise on O&M requirements for new sites, and provide input to design risk assessments. Ensure all O&M activities on construction sites are conducted in strict compliance with ESB Safety Rules.
• Completion of pre-operational takeover reviews of site assets such as substation, battery energy storage systems, aeroderivative gas turbines and other plant and equipment.
• Carry out representative snagging inspections to assess readiness of plant for takeover at Commercial Operations Date.
• Prepare inspection and maintenance schedules for plant and set up service contracts for routine O&M activities using asset management systems.
• Develop site-specific policies and procedures such as emergency response procedures and coordinate O&M review of asset safety file.

Skills

5 years experience

Communication skills

Safety focus

Documentation

Initiative

Flexible hours

Safety Rules

Maintenance experience

Education

Technical Engineering Qualification

Job description

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Renewable Operations is a division within ESB Generation and Trading with responsibility for the management of the Operation and Maintenance of ESB’s renewable assets portfolio. This currently includes Onshore Wind and Distributed Generation portfolio such as large-scale batteries, solar, synchronous condensers and flexible gas plant.

As part of delivery of the Net Zero by 2040 Strategy ESB will generate 70% of our electricity generation from renewable assets by 2030. This will involve an increase to +5,000MW of renewable generation, offshore wind, onshore wind and solar. Also, further development of renewable enabling flexible generation assets including battery energy storage systems, peaking plants and grid support devices such as synchronous condensers.

Due to the significant expansion of the renewable’s portfolio, ESB is looking to appoint a Renewables Site Mobilisation Representative within ESB Renewables O&M. The role of the Renewables Site Mobilisation Representative is to represent the O&M interests of ESB as asset owner of the new sites in the construction stage and ensure the safe and smooth transition of the project from energisation to normal operation. This position offers candidates an exciting opportunity to join an expanding business area, gain site experience, and position themselves for future vacancies in the area. It is the intention that the successful candidate for the Renewables Site Mobilisation Representative will undertake all the mobilisation activities on the site(s) in line with business needs.
It is envisaged that this particular role will have the responsibility for the mobilisation for a number of Renewable sites. Responsibilities will be as per business needs and flexibility to adapt to these needs will be a core requirement of this role.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include the items below in the mobilisation phase:

• Participate in O&M design reviews, advise on O&M requirements for new sites, and provide input to design risk assessments. Ensure all O&M activities on construction sites are conducted in strict compliance with ESB Safety Rules. Liaison with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Completion of pre-operational takeover reviews of site assets such as substation, battery energy storage systems, aeroderivative gas turbines and all other plant and equipment.
• Carry out representative snagging inspections with a view to providing ESB G&T with an assessment of the state of readiness of the plant for takeover at the Commercial Operations Date.
• Preparation of inspection and maintenance schedules for plant and put in place service contracts for routine O&M activities. This shall entail use of computerised asset management system.
• Development of site-specific policies and procedures such as emergency response procedures. Co-ordinate O&M review of the asset safety file, and manage the transfer to O&M.
• Acting as Site Engineer for initial period of operation of the site prior to full transfer to Operations Manager within O&M. Provide a timely site response capability in the event of an issue developing on a site during the mobilisation phase.
• Management of service providers and contractors onsite including performing inductions and setting to work as required. Manage, administer and ensure compliance with the ESB Safety Rules in operation. This role may involve undertaking various roles within the ESB Safety Rules.

Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• 5 years’ work experience in operation or design or commissioning of electrical equipment/generating plant.
• A Technical Engineering Qualification (preferably Mechanical / Electrical/C&I) or equivalent industry experience.
• Be assertive and have excellent communication skills.
• Have a strong safety and risk management focus.
• Have strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Have ability to work on own initiative and develop and improve procedures.
• Be willing to work flexible hours (office and on site) to accommodate site mobilisation and operational requirements.
• Trained, authorised and experienced in ESB Generation and Trading Safety Rules
• Experience in front line maintenance activities

Location

The successful candidate will be based at a relevant ESB Generation site in construction for mobilisation activities.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least two anchor days per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting To

Mobilisation Manager initially or designated appointee.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• 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

9th 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

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.