We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it. But that’s not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations. And that’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose: to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions. Be part of the transformation!
The Team
The Operations and Asset Management Office is central to the delivery of our primary role – the operation, development and enhancement of the power system and the wholesale electricity market. The Office is also responsible for the sustainable implementation of transmission system and market development to meet the future needs of all users of electricity. We have a variety of roles at levels matching your experience in topics ranging from load flow studies and system analysis to outage management, from implementing and developing technical procedures and specifications to commissioning and testing of transmission infrastructure. We also have opportunities in challenging areas such as HVDC integration and control centre readiness as well as grid and network code management, technical audits and compliance.
System Operations Function
The module executes the core activity of EirGrid as the Transmission System Operator (TSO) for Ireland. Its primary function is to keep the lights on through meticulous planning and engineering analysis such as load‑flow studies, in advance of and during real‑time operation. The team develops, tests and incorporates the operational systems, tools, services, standards and policies required to operate the power system and to integrate new technologies and innovations in a coordinated and secure manner. The team liaises with the relevant stakeholders to manage planned and unplanned outages, voltage control, generator testing, scheduling and dispatch, risk management and responds to alarms and constraints to ensure the grid remains within operational security standards. It facilitates reporting post‑event and audits to demonstrate regulatory compliance. The team also leads the development of strategies and frameworks to ensure resilience, business continuity, and emergency response plans are fit for purpose to guarantee security of supply.
System Integrity Function
Responsible for ensuring the operational planning, revenue metering and protection of the power system. The team develops the annual and multi‑year Transmission Outage Planning (TOP) and Generation Outage Planning (GOP) to assess the viability of requested outages and integrates these outages into programmes. It coordinates all power system protection relays for plant connected to the system, specifying protection requirements and settings for all equipment to ensure safe operation, including overcurrent, distance, impedance, busbar protection relays, synchrophasor and disturbance recorders. The team incorporates these into the models and oversees performance during and post real‑time operation, following up on events with detailed reporting. It also designs, installs, commissions and operates revenue metering installations and central systems for all transmission‑connected customers participating the SEM, and facilitates safe energisation of new plant and apparatus by writing Energisation Instructions (EIs) and Operational Instructions (OIs).
System Support and Analysis Function
Facilitates the end‑to‑end operational lifecycle of grid connections, from commissioning, testing and registration through performance monitoring and data feed analysis until decommissioning, while managing tariffs, imperfections and derogations. The team ensures grid code compliance for all new connections and for plants seeking to provide system services, including developing and executing test requirements as per the operational notification process. It conducts daily analysis of all aspects related to the performance of wind farms, solar farms, DSUs, batteries and conventional units to identify and address issues affecting system operation, such as signalling, failed dispatches, trips, frequency response and the provision of ancillary services. The team aggregates, validates and publishes market‑related data such as participant availability, dispatch instructions and meter data, providing assurance and quality control. It also evaluates and forecasts costs of operating the power system for revenue recovery and translates findings into tariffs and system charges, analysing dispatch imbalances and system constraints against budgeted costs.
Interconnection Function
Responsible for the management of EirGrid’s interconnectors and the operational readiness activities associated with connecting new HVDC interconnectors and marine assets. The team’s focus includes asset management and commercial operation of the East‑West Interconnector between Ireland and Great Britain, ensuring a safe, reliable asset in line with customer and market requirements. It employs analytical skills such as techno‑economic modelling and forecasting, financial, risk and contract management, cyber‑security and technical engineering for maintenance, repair and continuous improvement of interconnectors. It participates regular working groups with GB and EU stakeholders on cross‑border market issues and network code implementation, and advances engineering and market requirements for new interconnectors such as the Celtic Interconnector to France.
Operations Development and Compliance Function
Responsible for programme delivery for COAMO, integrating changes to support the strategy, and for management and integration of changes to the grid code, market codes and European network codes. The team focuses on governance, risk, compliance and audit associated with licence obligations. It conducts technical and commercial assessment, planning and oversight of delivery of necessary changes to relevant codes, policies and procedures, integrating new technologies and regulatory decisions to maintain safe, secure and economic operation. The team engages extensively with external industry stakeholders on code changes and compliance, participating in European working groups to influence operational network code updates.
About You
Engineering degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 6 years post‑qualification experience in power system operations.
Ability to work collaboratively with customers and with both internal and external stakeholders.
Be able to guide, persuade and influence others through developed communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team while being able to define and guide own work under minimal supervision.
Excellent organisational skills and a strong track record of delivery.
Ability to develop and progress innovative proposals and solutions.
Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to a non‑technical audience.
Strong work ethic, excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated flexible working approach with ability to prioritise a wide range of demands and activities whilst maintaining a professional and positive focus.
Comfortable with large data sets, can analyse data to extract conclusions.
EirGrid is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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