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Position Description The continuity specialist will have wide ranging responsibility for achieving the continuity performance set by CRU.
The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of NMS and will support planner group teams across Customer Delivery in the drive to improve continuity performance.
The specialist will be able to integrate continuity related technology into existing business processes to make new technology business as usual and create associated documentation to One Source standard.
The position will have extensive external interactions and the successful candidate will be expected to have functional relationships with multi‑disciplinary teams across a wide variety of areas including financial, technical, data analytics, work delivery and business process integration.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical support to planner group teams across Customer Delivery
Continue to develop the progress of the TSM forum
Liaise with and support the Continuity Excellence Project
Oversee and maintain the CD Continuity Share‑point site
Continue the development of continuity patrolling
Create and document procurement specifications for Continuity devices including fuse replacement technology, Sensors, Switches, Mobile Generation etc.
Integrate new continuity related technology into the 'Business as Usual'
Ensure compliance with safety and health legislation through a structured programme of risk assessment, documented with safe system of work, training and approvals
Develop documentation for training and Operations (Field and centralised) in cooperation with Operations Team and National training centre
Develop a Data Analytics capability across multiple systems to extract business intelligence to help improve continuity performance and focus investment
Play an integral part in evaluating reliability of devices for entire life cycle from procurement to retirement
Provide support to wider Networks community, Network Assets, Program Delivery, Project Delivery etc, regarding Continuity improvement
Input to continuity related Operational and Asset Management policy
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Minimum of 7 years relevant experience
Excellent Communication, stakeholder management skills
Demonstrable Documentation and reporting skills
Working knowledge of NMS
Desirable
Broad knowledge of established and emerging continuity related SMART technologies
Knowledge of Safety Rules, MV System, Protection, Telecommunications, Information Technology
Knowledge of Operations procedures for MV and LV networks
Knowledge of writing technical procurement specifications
Qualifications
Relevant 3rd level qualification in Engineering or Technology or equivalent work experience
Location
Location for this position is flexible
Reporting to
Live working, Continuity & Public Lighting Manager, Customer Delivery, NCD
Why Work with Us?
Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon future
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
€69,000 to €81,000 per annum
Closing Date
15th of January, 2026
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
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