Distributed Generation Asset Management Engineer

Position Description 

Distributed Generation is a department within Renewable Operations (ESB Generation and Trading) with responsibility for the management of the Operation and Maintenance of ESB’s distributed generation assets consisting of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS 311MW), a Synchronous Condenser, Flexible Gas-Fired Generation plant (190MW) and Solar sites.

As part of delivery of ESB’s Net Zero Strategy, it is our ambition that we will generate 70% of our electricity generation from renewable assets by 2030 with 1.7GW of offshore wind, 3.5GW of onshore wind and 900MW of solar and also further develop and operate renewables enabling flexible generation assets including battery energy storage systems, peaking plants and grid support devices.

Due to the significant expansion of the ESB Generation and Trading renewables portfolio, ESB is seeking to appoint a Distributed Generation Asset Management Engineer.

The role of the Distributed Generation Asset Management Engineer is to support the Engineering and Asset Management function within the Renewable Operations Distributed Generation team, with specific focus on the grid scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, solar farms, open cycle gas turbine technology and grid support technologies such as synchronous condensers. Other technologies may also feature at a future date within this O&M department.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide technical expertise in the area of battery energy storage (BESS), solar, synchronous condensers and gas turbine technology and their related auxiliaries. Other technologies may be incorporated in future.
• Development and implementation of maintenance schedules and plans.
• Creation of Standard Operation Procedures, Maintenance Instructions and Inspection Test Plans.
• Provide technical assessment and advice on inspections of various components of the plant.
• Development of technical specifications, lead the review and evaluation of tenders and production of tender evaluation reports.
• Provide operational advice and technical support to Site Managers (for example in areas such as Oil Analysis, Thermal Surveys, Partial Discharge Analysis, Vibration Analysis, start-up times, compressor washing, vacuum conditions, etc.). 
• Applying a high level of safety standards in every aspect of the work.
• Support the area in technical development, review and negotiation of Long-Term Maintenance and Framework Agreements.
• Support optimisation of lifetime O&M and asset management planning.

Experience and Qualifications 

Essential

• 5+ years relevant experience is required in Operations & Maintenance of generating plant, project work, or equivalent.
• Degree qualification in an Engineering Discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Proven track record of significant experience in the power generation or similar industry.

Desirable

• Trained, authorised and experienced in ESB Generation and Trading Safety Rules or equivalent.
• Understanding of the commercial side of the Power Generation industry

Location 

This position will be based in Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin.

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 one anchor day 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

Engineering Services Manager, Distributed Generation, G&T Renewable Operations.

Why Work with Us?

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

€57,950 - €68,150

Closing Date

6th October 2025

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie  

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.