Wexford Jobs

Construction Supervisor

ESB

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.  Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

Position Description

The Construction Supervisor will be responsible for managing all line/cable and electrical construction of new connections, maintenance and/or fault activities assigned.  All this work to be done to time, quality and budget requirements.
Key Responsibilities

  • Plan work and set priorities in line with Customer Delivery work programmes.
  • Management and safe delivery of construction work for the specified geographical area, including all commercial, industrial, and larger domestic new supplies, line diversions, response system improvement work, Capital Program Work for LV and MV.
  • Ensure that all work is executed to agreed SLAs and standards.
  • Ensure that all team members are scheduled using IWM system in the most efficient manner possible, minimising disruptive influences.
  • Ensure that direct reports complete all work safely, on time and to standard.
  • Ensure that all support systems necessary to complete the work are in place and operating effectively.
  • Ensure that all work is recorded as necessary for Asset Management Register.
  • Manage and develop staff.
  • Manage customer relations.
  • Monitor on-going progress and quality of work carried out by External Contractors
  • Carry out quality and safety audits – staff and contractors – as per agreed audit schedule and give feedback on performance to staff and contractors.
  • Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ad-hoc tasks & relevant KPI’s assigned by Area Manager in Customer Delivery.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate/A suitable Level 7 or higher qualification in Electrical, Electrical Services, Electronics, Mechanical or other suitable alternative qualification with a sizeable electrical theory content.
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience is essential.
  • Knowledge of LV, MV network operations.
  • Experience of managing staff, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Full clean driving licence.

Desirable

  • Project Management skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.

Location

This position is based in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
Reporting to

The successful candidate will report to the Area Manager, Arklow-Enniscorthy.

Why ESB?

  • 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

Starting from €55,000 per annum

Closing date

3rd September 2024

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [email protected]

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact [email protected]

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

To apply for this job please visit careers.esb.ie.