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Fibre Operations Supervisors

 
Vacancy Number:  26675
Category:  Craft/Technical - Supervisor
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description

The Fibre Operations Supervisor is responsible for managing fibre fault, alteration and services works that are required for fibre installed on the distribution network, in accordance with Service levels and forecasts agreed with SIRO

 

In this role SIRO is a key external stakeholder.  As fibre faults and alterations of the fibre network occur the Fibre Operations Team support the repair or alteration of the Fibre network. This requires extensive engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

 

The Fibre Operations Supervisor should manage relationships with Area Managers and Supervisors to co-ordinate the work including the forecasting, planning and management of internal crews and our telecoms contractor. 

 

Engagement will also be required with external stakeholders including SIRO & their Operations Centre (NOC), County Councils, landowners etc to ensure a smooth delivery of the fibre fault repair or alteration.

 

Safety, quality and delivery are key elements that need to be managed on site.  

 

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

 

  • Co-ordinate internal and contractor resources and activities to deliver work in a safe and cost-effective manner 
  • Scheduling, tracking and reporting of updates & progress on individual fault repairs or alterations
  • Tracking of performance against agreed SLA’s into the Fibre Operations Manager 
  • Ensure a safe working environment for staff, contractors and the public  
  • Providing Fibre training
  • Safety and quality auditing of work  
  • Managing interfaces with internal & external teams 
  • Managing stakeholders including SIRO, county councils, landowners etc 

 

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Experience in supervision and delivery projects or programmes of work
  • Knowledge of LV, MV, HV network operations
  • Knowledge of Network Assets
  • Project Management
  • Understands and applies the relevant Quality Management Standards
  • Demonstrates knowledge of ESB Networks Safety Rules
  • Knowledge of ESB’s IT systems and Microsoft Office applications
  • 5+ relevant years’ experience

 

Qualifications

  • Either 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience.

 

Location

The Fibre Operations Team is a national team but these roles will each be responsible for interfacing with 2 of the following regions - Central, South Central, South East & South West Regional teams on fibre work – the successful candidates should be suitably located to interface in 2 regions. 

 

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. 

 

Reporting to

Reporting to the Fibre Operations Manager, Fibre Team, Programme Delivery

 

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

€57,000 to €67,000 per annum

 

Closing Date

29th June 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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