ESB Renewables O&M is a division within ESB Generation and Trading with responsibility for the management of the Operation and Maintenance of ESB's large fleet of windfarms, BESS sites, Flex gen, Synchronous Condenser and rapidly increasing Solar sites across ROI, NI, England and Wales.
As part of delivery of the corporate strategy ESB are currently expanding its portfolio of windfarms, with a long-term target of ****MW of wind.
ESB Renewables O&M has a SCADA Engineer vacancy for the on-going maintenance and extension of the SCADA and communications systems.
This advertisement offers candidates an exciting opportunity to join an expanding business area and take on a challenging and autonomous role.
Due to the distributed nature of our assets and inherent automation of their operation, SCADA systems are a critical infrastructure for management of the renewables portfolio.
The business is dependent on SCADA in a number of key areas, including:
Efficient operation and day to day requirements, including resolution of technical issues.
Delivery of reliable real-time information required to support iSEM and Trading.
Grid Code compliance support and associated monitoring.
Maintenance of the state of compliance of the system with NIS directive
Ongoing requirement to specify and interface new generation technology being added to the portfolio.
Maintain system availability from a SCADA or communications point of view.
Evaluate and implement system improvements.
Provide support to site staff for general IT, SCADA or telecoms queries.
Key Responsibilities
Optimisation of technical toolset for plant performance reporting.
Support asset transfer and integration of new sites.
Collaborate with Asset Development and mobilisation teams on SCADA/OT requirements for new sites and manage timelines.
General IT or OT activities and housekeeping on SCADA system.
SCADA troubleshooting, maintenance and extension.
Setup or maintenance of ancillary services such as CCTV, power quality meters or revenue check-meter
Site telecoms setup and maintenance, including tender and selection.
Manage and interface with various ISPs.
Substation RTU programming, commissioning and maintenance.
Carry out projects as required by the business from time to time.
Develop/Specify new tools to help create safer/more efficient work environment.
Attend and contribute regular meetings with various SCADA stakeholders.
Training of new users and of new systems.
Documentation of new sites.
Management of Change documentation on existing sites
Experience and Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience
A relevant technical qualification and/or equivalent experience in a SCADA or other form of telemetry system.
The successful candidate shall be flexible, service motivated, commercially focussed with excellent communication skills and capability to work on its own initiative.
Strong reporting and documentation skills.
Working knowledge of MS Windows operating systems
Working knowledge of IP networks
Basic understanding of standard telemetry communications protocols (IEC104, DNP3, Modbus, OPC or ODBC)
The candidate must have a clean driving license and their own transport as travel to site will be a regular feature of the position.
Location
The successful candidate will be based in Dublin or a suitable Renewable Generation Site in the jurisdiction.
Travel to windfarms and other sites will be a feature of this role.
Reporting to
Renewables O&M Remote Operations Manager.
Why Work with Us?
Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition tonet zero carbon future
Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
Sports and Social Clubs
Networking opportunities
Credit Union
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
Closing Date
30th May ****
Notes
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK prior to commencement of employment.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.
Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, ******.
About ESB
Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by ****.
ESB is Ireland's leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy.
Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
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