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Asset Performance and Data Engineer

 
Vacancy Number:  27854
Category:  Business
Job Type:  Full-time
 

 

Position Description

 

A standardised approach to asset health has been developed for ESBN. This approach is aligned with CNAIM and is benchmarkable with Industry best practice. ESBN has also evolved a CBA methodology to demonstrate value for our Capital investments in asset replacement and in conjunction with this we have procured an advanced digital solution to ensure standardised outcome measures. To ensure all asset data is standardised and that the metrics we report to CRU and other stakeholders are of high quality there is a requirement to manage, evolve and improve our approach to asset data.


The purpose of the asset performance and data role is to support data insights, reporting and improved asset information for Network Assets. With the introduction of Asset health, value-based decision making and the requirement for increased predictive analytics, the role of data and data quality is more important than ever for ESBN. The value of this role of asset performance and data engineer is to ensure proper data management and assure the validity of reports that are issued to key stakeholders internally and externally (e.g. CRU).


The asset performance and data engineer will provide inputs to Annual Regulatory reporting, support asset health and value-based decision making, support asset performance reporting and will drive SAP and asset catalogue improvements for Network Assets. These outputs will ensure we deliver consistent and evidenced information that supports how we manage and make decisions on our assets.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Superuser for new Copperleaf investment decision support tool and ensuring all data within this digital solution is fit for purpose. Data refresh of Copperleaf inputs on an annual basis will also be a feature of this role.
  • Acts as point of contact between Asset Managers and all relevant business and data stakeholders to ensure consistent management of asset health/performance inputs and outputs for Regulatory reporting.
  • Support asset health process by ensuring appropriate data sources are available and accurate.
  • Support asset data management for Network Assets by interrogation of core systems of records and drive improvements in asset data where appropriate.
  • Support asset performance reporting by ensuring appropriate data sources are available and accurate.
  • Accountable for data improvements and for documenting processes for data extraction and mapping data sources to ensure they are fit for reporting purposes.
  • Producing data reports for Network Assets and liaising with Network Asset teams on data issues.
  • Investigation of any issues arising, liaising with ESBN data teams and key stakeholders to ensure issues are identified and successfully rectified with actions tracked on an ongoing basis.

 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary degree in Engineering/equivalent or Network Technician apprenticeship.
  • Good understanding of the ESBN Distribution System.
  • Excellent data skills.
  • Strong analytical skills including the ability to set metrics and targets and provide tracking and trending reports and recommend courses of action to the Senior Management.
  • Influencing and stakeholder management.
  • Focus on delivering results.



Location
Leopardstown, 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
The Asset Assurance Manager, Network Assets, Network Resilience and Climate Adaption.

 

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 
€49,000 - €58,000 per annum   

 
Closing Date
13th February 2026

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. 

 

 

 

 

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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