Job Title
We are seeking a Senior Protection Maintenance Engineer to join our team.
* To lead and operate on the frontline of Ireland's transition to a net-zero future, you will need to provide highly technical protective services and work with the team developing and implementing maintenance policies/standards.
* The successful candidate will be responsible for commissioning primary, secondary and associated equipment forming part of Transmission/Distribution Networks and ESB Power Stations.
About the Role
* Key Responsibilities:
* Assessment of site safety prior to engaging in commissioning or maintenance activities.
* Maintenance testing of protection relays and associated circuits.
* Functional verification of protection scheme designs and checking compliance to approved design standards.
* Respond and mobilise at short notice to critical system faults.
* Carry out detailed fault investigations and provide specialist protection support to network & power station operators.
About Us
This is a career-defining opportunity to deliver commissioning/maintenance activities in live operational HV substations and/or power stations.
Working in close collaboration with the team, you will develop and implement maintenance policies/standards, monitoring the network and identifying maintenance requirements.
* A 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.
* In-depth knowledge and experience of operational procedures and the operation of substations and/or power stations.
* Strong understanding of typical protection philosophies as applied to Power stations and Transmission Networks.
* Thorough knowledge of schematics, cubicle wiring and functional testing techniques.
* Proven track record of delivering commissioning/maintenance activities in live operational HV substations and/or power stations.
* Adept in the use of omicron test equipment, particularly in the area of test plan development for protection relay testing.
* Comfortable with software applications required for communicating with various types of protection relays.
Benefits
* Career development through mentoring, training and networking opportunities.
* Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities.
* Active Social & Sports Clubs.
* Staff Well Being programmes.
* Generous parental leave entitlements.