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Renewable Operations Centre Manager

 
Vacancy Number:  25434
Category:  Engineering - Other
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description

 

The Renewable Operations Centre Manager role is directly aligned with our corporate strategy. The priority for the role is the leadership of the Renewable Operations Centre (ROC) team to deliver excellent safe, secure and optimized performance of multiple generation technologies operated and monitored from the ROC. 

 

The Renewable Operations Centre remotely monitors and controls the ESB Generation and Trading renewable and renewable enabling generation portfolio. The portfolio includes onshore wind, battery energy storage systems, solar, synchronous condensers and flexible gas plant. 

 

The Renewable Operations Centre Manager will focus on the performance and capability of the 24/7 Renewable Operations Centre and transform the ROC tools and processes to deliver excellent remote operation performance for the expanding portfolio.

 

The Renewable Operations Centre is central to the operation of the renewable generation portfolio, working in collaboration with other teams across Generation and Trading is key for the role. The role will also involve stakeholder engagement.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Responsibilities of the ROC Operations Manager will include the items below:

 

  • Deliver excellent safety and operational performance of the generation portfolio operated from renewable operations centre, including:
    • Remote monitoring, control and management of, Onshore Wind, BESS, Solar, Synchronous Condenser, Flexible Gas Plant.  
    • Compliance with relevant license and regulatory obligations e.g. REMIT.
    • Work with trading, site operations and asset management functions to deliver operational excellence.
    • Facilitate the Testing & Commissioning of the portfolio as required.
  • Communicate with all stakeholders effectively, including management of 24/7 OEM support facilities, the National Control Centre (NCC) as required.
  • Lead the Renewable Operations Control Centre 24/7 Team.
    • Develop the Renewable Operations team.
    • Build capability and competence within the team.
    • Manage the Renewable Operations Control Centre performance.
  • Ensure excellent remote operation practices and performance in the Renewable Operations Centre.
    • Implement clear, understood and practiced procedures and processes.
    • Ensure compliance with safety processes, for example, WTSR (Wind Turbine Safety Rules), ERP (Emergency Response Procedures), BCP (Business Continuity Plans).
    • Deliver effective management of alarms and events.
  • Identify and adopt leading remote operation tools to enable excellent business performance and cyber security.  

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 

Essential

 

The successful candidate will:

 

  • Proven ability to deliver on the “key responsibilities” outlined above.
  • 8+ years Energy Industry work experience
  • Experience in Operational and Maintenance requirements of various Generating Technologies.
  • Strong commercial acumen and awareness.
  • Stakeholder Management – internal, external, technology providers/contractors.
  • Knowledge of Operational & Safety requirements with Strong Safety Leadership

 

 

Qualifications

 

Essential

 

  • Relevant 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience is required.

 

 

Location

 

The successful candidate will be based at the Renewable Operations Centre (ROC), ESB Generation and Trading Offices in Fitzwilliam St., Dublin.

 

 

Reporting to

 

Distributed Generation Manager, Renewable Operations

 

 

Why Work with Us?

 

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
  • Progressive, hybrid working model
  • 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

 

€69,500 - €81,800

 

 

Closing Date

 

18th March 2025

 

 

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie

 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.

Our inclusive culture fosters innovation and connection among our 9,000 employees. At ESB, we support you to be your best so that you can truly make a difference.
 

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