We are on a unique mission to change how the world generates its power and we're looking for the right people to join our team. If you want make a real difference, be part of a world-leading team, and experience new cultures - check out our current vacancies.
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Being part of Mainstream isn't just about coming to work every day. We feel empowered by the industry opportunity, by our leadership teams, and by our colleagues to drive our mission of delivering renewable energy globally through our core values.
We are looking for ambitious people to join our fast-paced, collaborative environment. Join our team and experience a global company, with a small company feel and learn new and exciting cultures.
Read some of our colleagues stories below on their career progression in Mainstream.
"I joined Mainstream in 2012 as a Receptionist. After four years, I felt that I could do more and in 2016 I had the opportunity to apply for the position of Communications Executive, which fitted perfectly in my career plan.
Besides working in my area of interest, this new position gives me the opportunity of getting in contact with different cultures of the communities and indigenous associations that Mainstream works with, which is one of the things that I enjoy the most."
"I was studying for my Master degree at UCD Smurfit when I first met Andy Kinsella in 2015. I was quick to be impressed by his story of Mainstream – a company created with the mission to lead the world’s energy industry’s change toward renewables. At the end of my course, knowing that Vietnam is the next target market of the company, I applied for a job at Mainstream and became the first employee in Vietnam. Pretty soon, we had our first flagship project in Vietnam – the 800 MW Phu Cuong wind farm. The project, when built, will be the largest wind farm in South East Asia and will help Vietnam meet its renewable energy targets.
My role in the company was Business Development Manager. During the last two and a half year, I helped set up the Mainstream's two offices in Vietnam, identified business opportunities in Vietnam and South East Asia, developed the Phu Cuong wind farm and worked with local governments to develop capacity building programs for local authorities. Travel is an essential part of the job, in which I got to travel at least a few times every month. Recently, I was promoted as Head of Government and Corporate Relations, Vietnam."
"I joined Mainstream in Cape Town fresh out of University as a Development Intern in 2014 and became a permanent member of the team one year later. In 2016, I joined Mainstream’s Africa New Markets team where I gained commercial experience and had the opportunity to travel to African countries including, Namibia, Malawi, Morocco, Ghana, Tunisia and Zambia.
Towards the end of 2017, I was seconded to the Asia Pacific team as a Development Project Manager for the Philippines and travelled to the Philippines on a regular basis.
After my secondment, I returned to the South African Development team for a short period before being promoted to Market Analysis Manager in our Dublin office. I will now permanently pack my bags to join our dynamic team and make Dublin by new home!"
“I initially started working as Development Executive in the New Markets Team in 2008 with a focus on South Africa. I moved to South Africa in 2009 to set up an office in Cape Town with our local partner and progress our project pipeline.
In 2010, I became Development Project Manager for the 138 MW Jeffreys Bay wind farm which became Mainstream’s flagship project in South Africa. The project is located in the Eastern Cape next to one of the most famous surf spots on the planet which, being a surfer, was a dream come true. My job was to get the project ‘fully consented’ which involved liaising with multiple stakeholders including engineers, consultants, the 8 project landowners and the local community representatives. After reaching project consent, I moved to the construction team and appointed Jeffreys Bay Construction Project Manager – it was a great opportunity for me to be able to see ‘my’ project right through all the stages of development and into commercial operation – a great responsibility for me at the time – I was aged 31. At the time of completion, the Jeffreys Bay project was the largest commercial wind farm on the African continent and was delivered on time, on budget and with no lost time health and safety incidents.
In December 2016, I moved back home to Dublin to work in the Procurement Team. This has given me another opportunity to learn another area of the business which is responsible for purchasing the wind turbines, solar panels, project transformers and securing the civil works contracts for Mainstream’s projects around the globe – so yet another perspective in the business of developing renewable energy projects.”
"My name is Mercia Grimbeek and I am currently the Compliance Manager for Mainstream Asset Management South Africa (“MAMSA”).
I joined Mainstream in November 2015 as a Development Manager, overseeing the pipeline of development projects in the South African market. In June 2017, I was seconded for a year to the position of COO Onshore Development. This role allowed me to manage the global development portfolio and interact extensively with the offices in South America, Vietnam, Philippines, South Africa and Dublin. It provided the opportunity to travel to new and interesting places whilst expanding my knowledge base and growing my career experience.
I moved to the Operations sector of the business in July 2018 and was delighted by the Company’s ability to transition employees across business units and various locations, encouraging high performance and being supportive of work-life balance. I was appointed to Board of the South African Wind Energy Association in October 2018."
Feel the energy
There is nothing mainstream about working here. Our culture is dynamic, entrepreneurial and innovative. At Mainstream, we have the passion to succeed and to drive the delivery of renewable energy globally.
This passion creates focus, and ambition and fosters close relationships with our global team to work together to deliver the future of electricity.
And, we do this through living our values; Safety, Respect, Integrity, Working Together, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Innovation.
Internship Programme
We are always excited to see new fresh faces in our team and to give students an opportunity to be in a working environment.
Our internship programme offers exceptional real-life experience to further develop your skills. And, if the opportunity arises, it could lead to a full-time opportunity in the future after you have completed your studies. Email our HR team to find out more.
Join us on our unique mission as we change the future of energy
Here are some reasons why you should consider joining our global team.
career growth
During 2018 almost 20% of our colleagues were promoted internally.
fast paced environment
Travel opportunities
See new countries, meet new people and learn about new cultures.
Work Life Balance
Mainstream promotes a healthy work life and home balance.
Relocation Opportunities
A number of our team have relocated and now call another country 'home'.
work in a dynamic team
Our work environment is dynamic and fast-paced making it an exciting place to be.
we live Our values
Safety. Entrepreneurship. Respect. Sustainability. Innovation. Integrity. Working Together.
on the job training
Mainstream is focused on providing internal and external education and job training.
career growth
Being part of a small global team means you are quickly exposed to multiple areas across the business.
explore current vacancies
We are looking for ambitious people to join our fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you want to experience a global company, with a small company feel and learn new and exciting cultures, look no further.