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Telecoms Professional, Telecoms Service & Deployment, South West
Vacancy Number: 27060
Job Type: Full-time
Position Description
The successful candidate will play a key role in deployment, operation maintenance and future development of ESBs National Telecommunications Network.
This role bridges hands-on Telecoms fieldwork with advanced IT and Digital skills.
The successful candidate will deploy and maintain critical telecoms infrastructure, as well as configure and troubleshoot programmable hardware units using both host and virtual computer environments.
The ideal candidateis a self-starter, a resourceful problem-solver, equally comfortable and experienced working with hand-tools and device installations on-site, as well as creating and editing configuration files on programmable hardware devices and demonstrate project management capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Deploy and integrate new communications infrastructure across HV substations, generation stations, solar/wind farms, remote hill sites, and area offices.
Edit, validate, and deploy configuration files for programmable units.
Configure, test and support SCADA Systems and RTUs using bespoke testing equipment and software.
Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of Operational Telecoms infrastructure including:
Fibre Multiplexers, Microwave P2P Radio, pLTE Radio, Digital Polling Radio, IP Routers/Switches, IPT/Analogue Voice Telephony and associated fibre/copper cabling.
Support and maintain 48VDC and 220VAC Inverter & UPS backup power systems.
Provide project management support & coordination for telecoms initiatives across all ESB Group.
On-call or availability will likely be a feature of this role.
Experience & Qualifications
A "Safety First" mindset.
Third-level qualification in an electrical, telecommunications, IT discipline OR minimum three years' relevant experience to the aforementioned Key Responsibilities .
Proven proficiency editing configuration files and deploying, modifying and upgrading programmable hardware units.
Proven hands-on experience using Telecoms-specific and general hand-tools.
Strong Microsoft Windows Operating and File System knowledge.
Strong understanding of host vs. virtual computer environments.
Proven knowledge of 48VDC and 220VAC Inverter & UPS backup power systems.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
Adaptability, flexibility, and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
Full clean driving licence.
Development or reviewing of safety documentation.
Stakeholder engagement and/or client-facing project work.
Valid SafePass.
Familiarity with and/or experience working in High Voltage Station or Industrial environments
Location
ESB Networks Killarney or Tralee but supporting the wider Southwest region including Cork, a flexible reporting location may be considered within the Kerry/Cork region.
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
Telecoms Service & Deployment Southwest Team Manager, Networks Telecoms.
Why Work with Us?
Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition tonet zero carbon future
Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
Sports and Social Clubs
Networking opportunities
Credit Union
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
Closing Date
16th of October, 2025
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, ******.
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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