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SCADA Technician, Telecoms, South-Central

 
Vacancy Number:  27559
Category:  Engineering - Telecoms
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description

Telecommunications are transforming our lives in the way we live and work and are essential to the remote management of systems and assets. ESB's Networks Telecoms group has over one hundred staff providing the critical operational telecom networks needed to deliver the broadband and data circuits required to control the distribution, transmission and generation systems.


Networks Telecoms deliver this by operating and managing the largest private Telecoms Network in Ireland and are among a leading group of European utilities building our own private LTE (Long Term Evolution) Network. These initiatives are a critical part of our move to Smart Networks and the digitisation of ESB.

 

This position will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to work and develop in a busy Energy Automation department in ESBN Telecoms.


ESB will provide development and learning in the areas of: 

  • SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
  • Energy Metering -- for Independent Power Providers such as windfarms, solar and renewable energy providers
  • PLC – Power Line Carrier

The position will enhance the following skills:

  • Control and automation technologies – SCADA/Telemetering
  • Revenue Energy Metering
  • Power Line communications
  • AC and DC power systems
  • Communication technologies – IEC SCADA protocols, MODBUS.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with 24V and 48V DC Power Systems
  • Work with Current Transformer (CT) and Voltage Transformer (VT) systems.
  • Maintain a strong safety, quality and performance culture and maintain OHSAS accreditation.
  • Install and support a range of SCADA equipment.
  • Install and support a range of Energy metering equipment.
  • Document SCADA and Energy Metering solutions for installation by third parties/contractors.
  • Implement and support SCADA and Protection systems used to control the Electricity Network

 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience with low voltage AC & DC systems.
  • Experience with High Voltage environments
  • General knowledge – electrical transmission and distribution systems.
  • Experience in deploying, maintaining and  fault finding electrical/electronic systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Full clean EU driving licence.

 

Desirable

  • Familiarity with SCADA and Protection systems used in the Electrical Utility sector.
  • Familiarity with Energy metering principles and technology.
  • Experience with high voltage AC systems.
  • Familiarity with IEC101 & IEC104 communication protocols.
  • Familiarity working in a critical infrastructure environment.
  • Working with power tools / Mechanical installation is considering as advantage.
  • Qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
  • Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate/A suitable Level 7 or higher qualification in Electrical, Electrical Services, Electronics, Mechanical or other suitable alternative qualification. 
  • A previous Electrical trades background would be an advantage.

 

Location

Networks Telecoms is based in Leopardstown, Dublin. Locations covered for this role are Ennis, Limerick, Roscrea, Tipperary, Waterford. Regular travel not limited to the South-Central region, is a feature of this role.

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
Energy Automation Programme Team Manager

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 January 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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