Safety, Health & Environment Manager, Distributed Generation

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and co-ordinate the Safety and Environment System for Distributed Generation, including line manager responsibility for Safety and Environment team members.
• Ensure department compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation, accredited external standards and company standards including ISO 45001 accreditation.
• Ensure department compliance with relevant Environment legislation and licenses, accredited external standards and company standards including compliance with relevant site Industrial Emissions Licenses and ISO 14001 accreditation.
• Administers the application of the Safe System of Work (SSOW) and integrates new technologies and sites into Distributed Generation operations, co-ordination with central SSOW Team.
• Supports the Site Operations team in work management, including Contractor Management in the delivery of Operations and Maintenance of the portfolio.
• Co-ordinates the compliance with Construction Regulations and applied to maintenance activities of Distributed Generation assets.
• Co-ordinates Induction System and liaises with central support where required.
• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing in areas of Safety and Environment across Distributed Generation and wider Renewable Operations group.
• Promotes and contributes to Safe and Sound in Renewable Operations as part of a key engagement of the ESB Safety Strategy.
• Promote Health and Wellbeing (H&W) Initiatives and work closely with the H&W Champions in Renewable Operations.
• Operate as part of the wider Distributed Generation Management team in delivering against targets in the Distributed Generation Business Plan.

Experience And Qualifications

• A minimum of 7+ years relevant experience.
• Health, Safety or Environmental qualification or relevant work experience.
• Experience and competence in safety and Environment delivery.
• Appreciation of variety of renewable and distributed generation technologies.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and influencing others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to lead, empower and motivate staff to deliver best international practice for asset management.

Location

The successful candidate will be based at ESB Generation and Trading Offices in Dublin. Short term domestic travel to Distributed Generation sites in ROI are a feature during the course of their work.

Smart Working

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

The successful candidate will report to Distributed Generation Manager.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future.
• 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 €71,976 - €84,677 per annum.

Closing Date

24th July 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:

• Accountable and Ethical.
• Collaborative.
• Growing and Adaptive.
• Proactive.
• Respectful and Supportive.