Forestry Team Lead

Position Description

This role will be part of the Forestry Operations management team within CPG. The ideal candidates will be competent in SharePoint, SAP, Excel and developing reports. The role involves supporting the safety and quality function, providing support and development for both existing and new technologies within the business. This includes the development of policies, procedures, guides and training material, coaching staff, managing contractor technical queries, and interacting with multiple stakeholders in particular landowners. 

Key Responsibilities

• Interaction with contractors to resolve Quality issues.
• Interaction with landowners to facilitate contractor access
• Supporting the forestry team and managers to ensure the required processes and procedures are in place to enable the team to operate effectively.
• Translate data and analysis into impactful, action-orientated reports for internal stakeholders.
• Be able to communicate the key findings and insight to senior stakeholders and peers both conversationally and in formal presentation style.
• Arrange a follow-up meeting with colleagues after they have received their analysis to ensure that it has been helpful and document any scope for improvements to the service.
• Provide expert advice and support for technical or report queries.
• Develop and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders by ensuring a culture of open communication.
• Identify and proactively manage changes that are necessary in the organisation
• Promote teamwork in an open and communicative environment
• Proactively manages all relevant information within and outside own business area
• Troubleshooting and problem solving for issues raised.
• Working with cross functional teams in the development of smarter digital solutions to include App’s and SharePoint sites and to meet the needs of the delivery organisation.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience of a minimum of 5+ years is essential.
• High regard for safety
• Relevant experience in tree or horticultural work
• A strong working knowledge of IT Systems – SharePoint, MS Office suite (In particular Excel) etc.
• Experience working with contractors and landowners
• Excellent communication, problem solving and report writing skills
• Full clean EU driving licence - Travel is a requirement of the role

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Overhead Line Network
• Knowledge of the ESB Networks Electrical Safety Rules
• A knowledge of tree species and their growth characteristics
• An understanding of pruning techniques and their influence on regrowth

• Project Management Experience
• Quality control Experience
• Experience of Contractor Management
• Experience of producing high quality standards and procedural documentation
• Knowledge of the ESB safety requirements for timber contractors
• Highly motivated, able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

Additional Training

Further training will be provided for this role that may include, but not limited to:

• Contractor Team Lead
• Timber PICW
• UA1 IRL Basic Electrical Awareness for Utility Arborists
• UA5 Surveying

Location

An appropriate base location will be agreed with the successful candidate. Travel is a requirement of the role.

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

Forestry Harvesting Manager, Contracting Partners Group.

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

€59,000 to €70,000 per annum 

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