Training Officer - Electrical Craft

Electricity Supply Board; Portlaoise; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB Networks is seeking a Networks Training Officer in Ireland to design, deliver and manage technical training for the Networks assets across voltage levels. The role focuses on safety, quality and operational standards and supports the apprentice programme across ESB Networks locations.

You will lead training delivery, carry out needs analysis, design training solutions and contribute to a Centre of Excellence, while maintaining strong safety culture and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate or Level 7+ qualification with substantial electrical theory content
• 3+ years relevant work experience is essential
• Full, clean driving licence required - travel is a feature of the role
• Training Delivery Experience
• Power Network Operations Experience
• Train the Trainer Qualification

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical, high-quality technical training aligned with ESB Networks safety, quality and operational standards
• Support the delivery of a Training Centre of Excellence to inspire Safety and Quality standards in the business
• Carrying out training needs analysis and recommending best practice solutions
• Designing and delivering training solutions within agreed timeframes to Networks quality standard
• Assisting in the development of work procedures and methods
• Improving and modifying training courses using customer feedback
• Duties necessary for the effective administration of a modern training business
• Assisting ESB Networks attain its objectives in relation to its high level of Safety standards required

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Training delivery

Analytical thinking

Education

Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate / Level 7+

Tools

ESB IT systems

MS Office

Job description

A Networks Training Officer provides a variety of training and development services to the Networks business including the design, Construction, Maintenance, Operations and Commissioning of Networks assets at all voltage levels and the apprentice programme in various ESB Networks locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering practical, high-quality technical training aligned with ESB Networks safety, quality and operational standards.
• Supporting the delivery of a Training Centre of Excellence to inspire Safety and Quality standards in the business.
• Carrying out training needs analysis and recommending best practice solutions.
• Designing and delivering training solutions within agreed timeframes to Networks quality standard.
• Assisting in the development of work procedures and methods.
• Improving and modifying training courses using customer feedback.
• Duties necessary for the effective administration of a modern training business.
• Assisting ESB Networks attain its objectives in relation to its high level of Safety standards required.

Experience and Qualifications

• Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate/A suitable Level 7 or higher qualificationin Electrical, Electrical Services, Electronics, Mechanical or other suitable alternative qualification with a sizeable electrical theory content
• 3+ years relevant work experience is essential
• High level of Technical Competence
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills
• In-depth technical knowledge of the Networks Business
• Knowledge of ESB’s Corporate IT systems
• Full, clean driving licence required - travel is a feature of the role
• Training Delivery Experience
• Power Network Operations Experience
• Train the Trainer Qualification

Location

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

Training Delivery Manager in NTC.

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-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

€59,000 to €70,000 per annum

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 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.