Construction Supervisor, Kilkenny

Job Type: Full-time

Position Description

Applications are invited for the position of Construction Supervisor, Kilkenny Central Region.

The Construction Supervisor is responsible for managing all line and electrical construction maintenance and faults activities assigned to him/her. All of this work to be done to time, quality and budget requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan work and set priorities in line with Distribution & Customer Services policy and Business Rules.
• Receive all 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 to MV.
• Ensure that all work is executed to agreed SLAs and standards.
• Monitor on-going progress and quality of work let to External Contractors.
• 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.
• Carry out quality and safety audits - staff and contractors - as per agreed audit schedule. Give feedback on performance to staff and contractors.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years relevant work experience required
• Project Management
• Understands and applies the relevant Quality Management Standards
• AdvancedLevel 6 Electrical Craft Certificate or Equivalent Work Experience.
• Knowledge of Network Assetsand Standards
• Demonstrates knowledge of ESB Networks Safety Rules
• Knowledge of ESB'sITsystems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Offices applications
• Understanding of ESB's Group policies in all dealings with staff, customers, contractors, general public etc.

Qualifications

Either 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.

Reporting to

Area Manager Portlaoise / Kilkenny, Central Region

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
• 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

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, .