HV Substation Commissioner

Overview

HV substation commissioning is a highly specialised technical role. The principal role of a Commissioner is to verify that primary, secondary, protection and control equipment meets the specification requirements and is in a fit state to be connected to the ESB system.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment of site safety prior to engaging in commissioning activities and coordinate the work schedule with site staff as appropriate. Assist in developing site-specific risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for projects.
• Commission HV and MV equipment in line with the Commissioning Policy, specifications and the Commissioning Standard.
• Commission control and protection equipment in line with the Commissioning Policy, specifications and the Commissioning Standard.
• Complete functional verification of protection scheme designs and confirm compliance with approved design standards, elementaries, specifications and Commissioning Standard.
• Coordinate, plan, and deliver commissioning projects.
• Create and maintain commissioning records as required by the Commissioning Standard.
• Assist in the continual development of commissioning procedures, test plans and test reports.
• Contribute to fault investigations and reporting.

Experience and Qualifications

• An appropriate third level professional qualification (Engineering) or equivalent and relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience
• Knowledge of commissioning standards, principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of commissioning of Transmission and Distribution Systems.
• Knowledge and experience of operational procedures and the operation of substations.
• Knowledge of the design and operating mechanisms of primary plant.
• Knowledge of specific Operations Technology, e.g. SCADA, OMS.
• Knowledge of ESB Networks Assets and ESB Networks business.
• Good knowledge of ESB Networks rules for work in HV Substations.
• Good knowledge of HV Substation design and processes.
• Knowledge of power system protection principles, protection devices and associated software applications.
• Ability to work as part of a high-performance team.
• A full clean driving licence

Location

An appropriate base location will be determined in consultation with the successful candidate, travel will be an element of the role.

Smart Working

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

Reporting to

The Southern Region Senior Commissioning Team Leader, Networks Commissioning, Contracting Partners Group, PD, ESB Networks.

Salary

€48,000 to €56,000 per annum

Closing Date

24th September 2025

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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