Job Title
Control Room Operator.
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Job Description
As part of the new Distribution Markets and System Operation (DMSO) structure, we are seeking to expand our team in the National Distribution Control Centre (NDCC). The NDCC operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring centralised operational services are delivered to required standards. Our team is responsible for monitoring the electricity distribution network, responding to alarms and faults, carrying out remote operations, implementing centralised control, and dispatching field staff when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitoring High Voltage and Medium Voltage electricity distribution networks via a SCADA system.
* Responding to SCADA system alarms as required.
* Remote operations using SCADA and automation equipment installed on the electricity network.
Requirements and Qualifications
Knowledge of electricity distribution network operations, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, strong IT skills, technical capability, and a willingness to embrace change and work with new systems and technologies. Knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules and network operations policies and procedures, and qualifications such as an Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate or a suitable Level 7 qualification in Electrical or other suitable alternative qualification with sizeable electrical theory content are desirable.
Benefits
Appropriate training will be provided, shift work shall apply, and reporting to a National Distribution Control Centre Supervisor.
Other Information
The role is based fulltime in a secure location in Dublin and involves shift working including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.