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Senior Engineer, Substation Maintenance - Team North (Band 5)

 
 
Vacancy Number:  26153
Engineering - Electrical
Job Type:  Full-time
 

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.  Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

Are you looking for a new challenge?

A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits!

 

Join our dedicated team where we provide specialist asset lifecycle management engineering services for ESB’s Transmission & Distribution businesses.  The group provides specialist engineering services in all stages of the lifecycle

management process from commissioning new equipment to condition assessment of existing assets to end of life decommissioning decisions.

 

We are looking for a Senior Professional Engineer to join us on our journey to a Brighter Future.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Ensure maintenance programmes, asset health strategies and projects are delivered to the highest standards of safety and quality in accordance with the company's governance procedures.
  • Lead the testing and diagnostic assessment of HV primary plant equipment (Circuit Breakers, Instrument Transformers, Power Transformers, DC battery systems).
  • Lead fault investigations on HV primary plant equipment.
  • Provide guidance and leadership in all aspects of Project and Maintenance Programme Delivery
  • Manage relationships with relevant stakeholders, clients, OEM’s and service providers
  • Mentor new entrants and colleagues

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 

Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – working together is key.  You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues.

 

 

Essential

 

  • Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
  • Strong project management and program management skills and knowledge
  • Strong technical knowledge of transmission and distribution substations plant
  • A proven track record in delivering substation maintenance projects
  • Excellent record of stakeholder management
  • Have an in-depth knowledge of ESB processes and practices
  • Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, Design Standards including Health, Safety and Environmental Standards and Legislation and Electrical
  • The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to mentor new entrants and colleagues
  • Full Driving Licence and access to a car

 

Desirable

 

  • Membership of Professional Industry Body (Engineers Ireland, IET, Cigre etc.)

 

 

Qualifications

 

Essential

Level 8 Engineering /other relevant 3rd level qualification or equivalent work experience

 

Desirable

 

Chartership in engineering discipline

 

 

Location

 

This role is based in either E&MP Dublin offices but travel to project locations as required is a key requirement of the role.

 

ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working. The successful candidate may combine remote / smart working within the jurisdiction, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and subject to ongoing review.

 

 

Why ESB?

 

  • Opportunity to lead and operate on frontline of Ireland’s transition to net zero future​
  • Embracing & facilitating a Smart Working Future​ / Hybrid Working
  • Career development through mentoring, and training 
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
  • Active Social & Sports Clubs
  • Networking opportunities
  • Credit Union
  • Generous Pension Contributions
  • Access to Staff Well Being programmes
  • Generous parents leave entitlements
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values – Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
  • ESB has a comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion Programme

 

 

Reporting to

 

Reporting to the Senior Team Leader, Primary plant team north, Substations maintenance, TDE

 

 

Sarary

 

€57,000 to €68,000 per annum.

 

 

Closing Date

 

7th January 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.

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