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Vacancy Number: 25335

Engineering - Other

Job Type: Full-time

Position Description

ESB Renewables O&M is a division within Generation & Trading (G&T) with responsibility for the management and the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of ESB’s 27 onshore wind farms (836MW), 6 Battery Energy Storage Sites and 1 Synchronous Compensator across ROI, NI, England, and Wales.

As part of the delivery of the Net Zero by 2040 strategy, ESB will generate 70% of our electricity generation from renewable assets by 2030. This will require an increase to +5,000MW of renewable generation in offshore wind, onshore wind and solar. ESB are actively acquiring operational wind assets and as our existing fleet ages it is a requirement to extend the life of these assets. This role presents the opportunity to gain detailed knowledge of operational assets to direct the life extension of existing wind farms if appropriate and to input on possible acquisition of new assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for developing and implementing the End of Design Life strategy for Wind Operations.
• Effectively manage the risks associated with Design Life Extension and Acquisitions.
• Single point of contact for the delivery of all required assessments, long-lead surveys, reports and stakeholder engagement necessary for the Life Extension project programme in on-shore wind, including leading the engagement with the necessary regulatory authorities.
• Lead the development and ongoing management of key relationships with statutory authorities.
• Single point of contact for the O&M acquisition team and lead the project team to define O&M standard requirements.
• Promote and lead the safety culture across all activities by taking ownership and demonstrating a visible commitment to safety.
• Manage assigned PG standards, guidelines, and station local procedures.

• Optimise the life cycle performance, and risk exposure on the assets.
• Develop End of Design Life non-recurring business cases and report on implementation.

• Provide technical evaluation for End of Design Life tenders and monitor future tender requirements.
• Manage assigned Audits and Accreditation.
• Assist with updating the Generation Risk Register.
• Additional activities as required from time to time by the Wind Asset Manager.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience.
• Relevant 3rd level qualification or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in Operations / Maintenance of Renewable / Power Plant and in Renewable / Power Plant technologies, systems, and procedures.
• Ability to delegate and assign work to others to ensure on time completion of work in line with priorities.
• Experience in wind industry with knowledge of wind farm consent.
• Strong analytical capability with an ability to use and develop large scale data systems and tools.
• Strong commercial focus with ability to quantify technical parameters in financial terms.
• Teamwork with ability to work with cross functional teams both within Renewables O&M and across all areas of Generation & Trading, Asset Management and E&MP.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities along with strong commercial and project management capability.
• Flexible and self-motivated with excellent communication and reporting skills.

Location

The successful candidate will be based at ESB Head Office, Dublin, or suitable Wind Farm location.

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

Wind Operations Asset Manager.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to 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
• 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

€66,800 to €78,600 per annum


Closing Date

27th September 2024

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.