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HV Electrical Engineer (Cable Maintenance and Commissioning)

 
Vacancy Number:  26720
Category:  Engineering - Electrical
Job Type:  Full-time
 

The HV Cable Maintenance and Commissioning Specialist will provide expert technical support for the HV cable commissioning and maintenance of ESB assets. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience, a thorough understanding of industry best practices in HV Cable Commissioning and Maintenance, and the ability to lead a highly motivated technical team.

 

As part of ESB's strategic goals to decarbonize electricity, build resilient infrastructure, and empower clients, you will deliver specialist asset lifecycle management engineering services for ESB's Transmission & Distribution businesses. Your role will support the ESB PR6 Capital and Asset Management work programme.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Proactively manage resources and establish commissioning and maintenance systems to support the delivery and maintenance of existing assets and PR6 cable programme.
  • Lead and implement the Cable Commissioning and Maintenance strategy for ESB HV Cables with a focus on safety, budget and programme KPIs.
  • Build, maintain and apply expert technical knowledge and promote Continual Professional Development across the Cable Maintenance and Commission group through leadership, coordination and mentoring of staff.
  • Manage the production of specifications, technical enquiry documents including evaluation of tender enquiry frameworks.
  • Lead the technical development of 400kV cable commissioning and maintenance
  • Representing ESB and contributing to international technical forums
  • Manage a team responsible for commissioning and maintenance inspection of high-voltage (HV) cables

 

Experience and Qualifications

 

Essential

  • 10 years' relevant experience in the commissioning and maintenance of 110kV & 220kV transmission cables
  • Knowledge of Cable Transmission maintenance procedures and methodologies
  • Understands and applies project management PMO principles
  • Knowledge and experience of Electrical Safety Rules and procedures
  • Leadership experience

 

Location

This position will be based in OneDac, Dublin Airport, Co 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

Manager, Overhead Lines and Cables, Transmission and Distribution Engineering

 

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

€83,000 to €103,000 per annum

 

Closing Date

23 05 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 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.
 

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