Renewables Site Mobilisation Specialist

Position Description

Renewable Operations is a division within ESB Generation and Trading with responsibility for the management of the Operation and Maintenance of ESB’s renewable assets portfolio. This currently includes Onshore Wind and Distributed Generation portfolio such as large-scale batteries, solar, synchronous condensers and flexible gas plant.

As part of delivery of the Net Zero by 2040 Strategy ESB will generate 70% of our electricity generation from renewable assets by 2030. This will involve an increase to +5,000MW of renewable generation, offshore wind, onshore wind and solar. Also, further development of renewable enabling flexible generation assets including battery energy storage systems, peaking plants and grid support devices such as synchronous condensers.

Due to the significant expansion of the renewable’s portfolio, ESB is looking to appoint a Renewables Site Mobilisation Representative within ESB Renewables O&M. The role of the Renewables Site Mobilisation Representative is to represent the O&M interests of ESB as asset owner of the new sites in the construction stage and ensure the safe and smooth transition of the project from energisation to normal operation. This position offers candidates an exciting opportunity to join an expanding business area, gain site experience, and position themselves for future vacancies in the area. It is the intention that the successful candidate for the Renewables Site Mobilisation Representative will undertake all the mobilisation activities on the site(s) in line with business needs.
 
It is envisaged that this particular role will have the responsibility for the mobilisation for a number of Renewable sites. Responsibilities will be as per business needs and flexibility to adapt to these needs will be a core requirement of this role. 

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include the items below in the mobilisation phase:  
 

• Participate in O&M design reviews, advise on O&M requirements for new sites, and provide input to design risk assessments. Ensure all O&M activities on construction sites are conducted in strict compliance with ESB Safety Rules. Liaison with key internal and external stakeholders. 
• Completion of pre-operational takeover reviews of site assets such as substation, battery energy storage systems, aeroderivative gas turbines and all other plant and equipment. 
• Carry out representative snagging inspections with a view to providing ESB G&T with an assessment of the state of readiness of the plant for takeover at the Commercial Operations Date. 
• Preparation of inspection and maintenance schedules for plant and put in place service contracts for routine O&M activities. This shall entail use of computerised asset management system. 
• Development of site-specific policies and procedures such as emergency response procedures. Co-ordinate O&M review of the asset safety file, and manage the transfer to O&M. 
• Acting as Site Engineer for initial period of operation of the site prior to full transfer to Operations Manager within O&M. Provide a timely site response capability in the event of an issue developing on a site during the mobilisation phase.
• Management of service providers and contractors onsite including performing inductions and setting to work as required. Manage, administer and ensure compliance with the ESB Safety Rules in operation. This role may involve undertaking various roles within the ESB Safety Rules. 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

The successful candidate will: 
 

•  5 years’ work experience in operation or design or commissioning of electrical equipment/generating plant. 
•  A Technical Engineering Qualification (preferably Mechanical / Electrical/C&I) or equivalent industry experience. 
• Be assertive and have excellent communication skills. 
• Have a strong safety and risk management focus. 
• Have strong reporting and documentation skills.  
• Have ability to work on own initiative and develop and improve procedures. 
• Be willing to work flexible hours (office and on site) to accommodate site mobilisation and operational requirements. 

Desirable

• Trained, authorised and experienced in ESB Generation and Trading Safety Rules 
• Experience in front line maintenance activities 

Location

The successful candidate will be based at a relevant ESB Generation site in construction for mobilisation activities.  

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 two anchor days 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

Mobilisation Manager initially or designated appointee.