NW- System Security Specialist, Network Performance, Network Operations

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Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Electricity Supply Board Full time

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NW- System Security Specialist, Network Performance, Network Operations (Band 5)

Vacancy Number: 25603

Business

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.

Role Description

The System Security Specialist will help maintain the security and quality of electricity supply on the Distribution System. The System Security Specialist is tasked with planning, documenting, and exercising emergency plans and will work as part of the wider Operations Team with wide-ranging responsibility for System Security across all voltage levels. The successful candidate will be expected to be experienced in risk management and problem identification and have the necessary skills to deliver complex technical solutions. The position will have extensive interactions throughout the business and with external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Development of Demand Control emergency plans.
  • Emergency exercise management across a range of platforms.
  • System risk management progression across the Distribution System.
  • Develop a DSO Operational Security Standard (OSS) and liaise with EirGrid on the TSO OSS.
  • Liaise with critical customers on system security issues.
  • Liaise with EirGrid on key Transmission risks on the system and manage Distribution impact.
  • Work with NDCC on critical tools security and Business Continuity Planning.
  • Liaise with the wider DSMO team to improve and expand on system security products and provide operational knowledge and guidance where required.
  • Investigation, reporting, and follow-up of major faults for NDCC.
  • Due diligence investigations on all aspects of system security.
  • Fault and operational incident investigation.
  • Interaction with EirGrid on system security issues.
  • Input into Operational and Asset Management policy.
  • Operations briefing and training within ESB Networks.

Experience and Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and reporting skills.
  • Strong knowledge of the Transmission and Distribution systems.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong IT skills and technical capability.
  • A willingness to embrace change and work with new technologies and procedures as they emerge.
  • Knowledge of network assets and standards, substations, and protection.
  • Strong knowledge of existing operational policies, procedures, and Electrical Safety Rules.

Location

ESB Networks, Leopardstown, Dublin.

ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working, which we call 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 with the jurisdiction, with attendance at the base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and subject to ongoing review.

Why ESB?

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to a 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.
  • Access to staff well-being programs.
  • 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.

Starting from €57,900 per annum.

9th 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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