Protection Maintenance Specialist
The Protection Maintenance team in Transmission & Distribution Engineering provides a highly technical protection service. This involves development and implementation of maintenance policies/standards, monitoring the network and identification/specification of maintenance requirements across HV substations and Generation assets.
Key Responsibilities
Working on a national basis, at times largely dictated by operational constraints, key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Leading the training and development of junior staff
- Assessment of site safety prior to engaging in commissioning activities and to coordinate the work schedule with site staff as appropriate.
- Commissioning primary, secondary and associated equipment forming part of Transmission/Distribution Networks and Generation plant.
- Commissioning and maintenance testing of protection relays.
- Respond and mobilise at short notice to critical system faults.
- Carry out detailed fault investigations and provide specialist protection support to network and power station operators.
- Functional verification of protection scheme designs and checking compliance to approved design standards.
- Coordinate, plan, and deliver commissioning projects.
- Provide oversight and technical support to project teams and stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Proven track record of project management / co-ordination, delivery of projects on time and to the highest technical standards.
- Ability to prioritize own work and the work of others.
- Knowledge and experience of operational procedures and the operation of substations and/or power stations.
- Detailed understanding of typical protection philosophies as applied to Power stations and Transmission Networks.
- Thorough knowledge of schematics, cubicle wiring and functional testing techniques.
- Fully adept in commissioning and maintenance methodology of complex protection schemes.
- A high level of experience in the use of Omicron CMC356 and the development of relay test plans.
- Capability to communicate and provide technical guidance to stakeholders effectively.
- Self-motivated and be capable of working on their own initiative without direct supervision.
- Show a high level of commitment and flexibility.
- As travelling to sites is feature of this role, it is essential to have appropriate Drivers License.
Desirable
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of 10 years relevant experience in the electricity generation and/or HV transmission sectors
Desirable
- Either a 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.
Location
Site work throughout Ireland will be a feature in this role. Driver’s license is a must to apply for this role.
Reporting to
The successful candidate will report to the Protection Maintenance Team Leader within Network System Services, Transmission & Distribution Engineering.
Why Work with Us?
- Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
- 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
€71,000 - €84,000 per annum
Closing Date
27th March 2026