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MV Substations Design Specialist

 
Vacancy Number:  27894
Category:  Business
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description

The MV Substations Design Specialist role within the Underground Networks team is responsible for developing and maintaining design standards, material specifications and functional specifications required for the lifecycle management of the entire underground MV network. The role involves the provision of specialist support to ESB Networks project and customer delivery in their project and fault response work.

A key responsibility in the role centres around the governance of ESB Networks MV Substation material, design and construction standards to ensure we maintain a resilient network. The MV Substations Design Specialist also provides, and supports, the development of innovative network design solutions as ESB Networks Asset Management supports the provision of a resilient network than will meet the demand of increased renewable connections to the network along with enabling our customers to transition toward the electrification of heat and transport in the home.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop MV Substations standards & specifications for the full lifecycle of the MV network to ensure all customer connection, system improvement, asset replacement, maintenance and fault response requirements are met.
  • Support Underground Networks Asset Manager in assessing and appropriately mitigating ESB Networks MV asset risks in public safety, staff safety, environmental, legal/regulatory, reputation and continuity areas.
  • Support ESB Networks Project and Customer Delivery organisation in fault investigations, material/type fault issues and substation design/standard enquiries.
  • Progress innovative technology solutions in collaboration with Industry collaboration forums and research institutions to meet the challenging targets set in ESB’s Net Zero 2040 Strategy.
  • Support the development and implementation of MV commitments made to the CRU in PR6 (including ongoing reporting and the future preparation of PR7 submissions).
  • Ensuring that support is provided to all project delivery, maintenance (planned and fault) and environmental assessment areas supporting ESB Networks
  • Mentor underground network team colleagues and represent underground networks asset manager at meetings/events where required

 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • 10 years’ experience in Power Utility industry
  • Honors Level 8 Engineering Degree or equivalent

 

Desirable

  • 10 years’ experience in MV Substations, Asset Management, Design, Maintenance or Construction with demonstrated leadership in either managing an engineering team or fulfilling a key specialist role in one of these areas
  • Electrical or Civils Engineering degree qualification

 

Location

This position will be based in a mix of Leopardstown (or other ESB depot) and work from home in line with Underground Networks Smart Working Charter

 

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

Manager, Underground Networks, Asset Management, Network Assets

 

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

13th of February

 

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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