Overhead Lines Commissioner

OverviewWe are looking for an Overhead Lines Commissioner with a minimum of 5 years experience in transmission and distribution or equivalent power industry experience.The successful candidate will have experience in Overhead Line inspections and commissioning.In support of ESB's strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure and empowering clients, you will ensure a safe, reliable performance across the Network by delivering inspections, commissioning and performing condition assessments across the LV to 400kV OHL assets.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver Overhead Line (OHL) inspections and commissioning activities on ESB's Major Capital Work and Maintenance Programme, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.Provide constructability support to OHL design teams, supporting efficient and safe project delivery from design through execution.Manage and report on follow-up maintenance actions arising from OHL inspections, ensuring timely resolution and system reliability.Lead the preparation and approval of condition assessment reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with asset management requirements.Coordinate and manage OHL maintenance patrol programmes, optimising resources and ensuring effective coverage.Oversee the planning and execution of drone inspection programmes across distribution and transmission networks.Manage all technical, commercial, and financial aspects of assigned projects, ensuring stakeholder alignment and delivery to scope, schedule, and budget.Experience and QualificationsAt least 5 years' experience in transmission and distribution, and generation; or equivalent power utility consultancy.Overhead Line Inspection and Commissioning experienceHave an in-depth knowledge of ESB processes and practices.Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, design standards including Health, Safety & Environmental Standards, legislation and Electrical Safety Rules.Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.Strong commercial and project management capability.Project Management QualificationsLocationThis position will be based in Engineering & Major Projects at either Dublin Airport Central or Portlaoise.Regular travel (often at short notice) to ESB locations countywide is a feature of this position.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 ToOHL Commissioning Team Leader, OHL & Cables, Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Engineering and Major ProjectsWhy Work with Us?Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon futureCareer development through mentoring and trainingCorporate Social Responsibility OpportunitiesSports and Social ClubsNetworking opportunitiesCredit UnionAccess to staff well-being programmesGenerous parental leave entitlementsStrong values-based and inclusive cultureStrong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusionGreat team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and TrustedClosing Date**********Diversity, Equity and Inclusion StatementESB 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, ******.About ESBJoin us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by ****.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.#J-*****-Ljbffr