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KERRY graduates Peter Murphy (Rathmore), Sinclair Dowey (Tralee), Orla Griffin (Caherslee) and Barry Bambury (Dingle) have commenced a three-year ESB Graduate Development programme this week.

They form part of a cohort of 76 graduates from Irish third level institutions, spanning fields of engineering, IT, HR, marketing, trading and finance.

The Graduate Development Programme is a tailored three year programme which will see these graduates develop both professionally and personally. It forms part of an ambitious drive by ESB to recruit the brightest talent from third level institutions.

Graduate recruitment for 2017 is now open.This year’s graduates will be placed across five business units – ESB International, ESB Networks, Generation and Wholesale Markets, Business Services Centre and Electric Ireland – in the coming years.

The graduates hail from a cross section of Ireland’s universities and Institutes of Technology.

ESB Chief Executive Pat O’Doherty , welcoming the graduates on their induction week in Dublin’s National Concert Hall, said: “Energy use impacts on every area of our daily lives and how we dramatically reduce our carbon consumption is one of the defining issues facing humanity. As Ireland’s foremost energy company, ESB is committed to offering a rewarding and dynamic career path for exceptional people interested in meeting the challenges of the coming decades. Our 76 new colleagues will play an important part in building this brighter, more sustainable future. Working across diverse business units in hands-on roles, I have no doubt that they will enhance our culture of collaboration and teamwork, as ESB seeks to remain at the forefront of energy innovation.”

Welcoming the announcement Denis Naughten TD, Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment added: “I have stated that my core driving principle as Minister will be to work with people. Fresh thinking will undoubtedly be required if we are to successfully transition to a low carbon future. It was a real pleasure to meet 76 of Ireland’s brightest graduates this morning as they embark on their diverse careers with ESB and play their part in contributing to these national and global challenges.”

ESB is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 2017 Graduate Programme. Apply online now at: www.esb.ie/careers/graduateprogramme2017
 

 
Pictured above: Kerry graduates pictured at their ESB induction this week in the National Concert Hall: Peter Murphy (Rathmore), Sinclair Dowey (Tralee), Managing Director of ESB Networks (and Tralee native) Marguerite Sayers; Minister Denis Naughten TD; ESB CEO Pat O'Doherty; Orla Griffin (Caherslee) and Barry Bambury (Dingle).