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Data Scientist, CIO

 
Vacancy Number:  26524
Category:  IT - Data & Analytics
Job Type:  Full-time
 

 

 

Position Description

 

At ESB, data sits in the centre of our business, providing insights to support better business decisions. We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our growing data science team.

 

Working within ESB’s Data Science team, you will be part of a highly motivated and skilled team of data professionals working to achieve maximum value for our businesses and customers across all of our investments in systems and technologies.

 

The Data Science Team are responsible for delivering business insight through interpretation of large data sets from our financial, operational, network and customer systems. You will work closely with data engineers, data analysts and product owners to solve business challenges, prioritising, scoping and managing a broad range of data science projects.

 

If you are passionate about data science and want be part of ESBs Brighter future strategy, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low carbon energy, we’d love you to hear from you

 

 

 Key Responsibilities  

 

Responsibilities will cover the items below:

  • Manage the delivery of data science solutions from inception, through Proof of Concept and into production, using a range of tools and methods.
  • Work alongside other data scientists and analysts to design and implement models and experiments from end to end, including data ingestion and preparation, feature engineering, analysis and modeling, model deployment, performance tracking and documentation.
  • Collaborating with engineering teams to continuously strengthen our machine learning pipelines.
  • Make business recommendations based on the data that drives better business decisions.
  • Collaborate with relevant business areas to identify new projects and opportunities, understand their requirements, agree success criteria and ensure delivery. 
  • Prioritise, scope and manage data science projects and the corresponding key performance indicators (KPIs) for success 
  • Stays abreast of internal and external developments to identify & implement best practice methodologies to deliver against current and future ESB analytics requirements 

 

 

 Experience and Qualifications  

 

Essential

  • 2-4 years of relevant technical or business experience leveraging data intelligence to deliver products and services that drive customer value and new revenue.
  • 1-2 years’ experience using Data Science algorithms and methods to solve business problems using R or Python
  • Excellent capability in SQL to extract data from databases
  • Ability to communicate proposed solutions, requirements and design effectively to our customers and partners.
  • Experience solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches.
  • Strong passion for empirical research and for answering hard questions with data.
  • A masters or third level qualification in Computer Science / Statistics / Maths or Data Analytics or equivalent work experience is essential

 

 

Desirable

  • Some working experience in Modelling tools (SPSS, SAS).
  • Having domain knowledge in Customer or Engineering fields.
  • An external focus and ability to seek ways that ESB can continue to adapt and improve its Data Science practice.
  • Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
  • Proficiency with Azure DevOps

 

 

Location

 

This position will be based in is ESB Head Office, Dublin

 

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

 

The successful candidate will report to the Data Science & Visualisation Manager, CIO.

 

 

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 

 

€48,000 - €56,500 depending on experience.

 

 

Closing Date 

 

14th April 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. 

 

 

 

Inclusion and Diversity 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, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

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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