Vacancy Number: 25670

Craft/Technical - Other

Job Type: Full-time

Position Description

The role of the Supervisor includes responsibility for delivery of project work as assigned in the areas of Network Projects, from 38k V to 400k V. This may involve some elements of substation work, underground cable works, overhead line work and/or other work streams as required. These roles play an important part in working with the teams to deliver on ESB’s Net Zero Strategy and on the government Climate Action Plan.

The Networks Projects Delivery team are specifically responsible for project execution from the point when the capital expenditure has been approved through to asset handover to Network Assets, This inclueds energisation dates, landowner management, resourcing, materials, quality, safet, commercial management and realisation of the business cases.

Networks Projects Delivery provides assurance that contractors deliver on their contractual commitments and works in close partnership with Network Assets and Network Customer Delivery in the delivery of these major projects and there is a consistent and repeatable approach to major projects to ensure the best outcome for ESB.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the items below:

• Facilitating the delivery of several projects, including planning, organizing, directing and controlling the projects
• Interfacing with local network controllers, delivery teams, materials/stores, and other suppliers/stakeholders

• Managing landowners and other local stakeholders to ensure delivery of projects
• Scheduling project work and tracking and reporting on progress and performance
• Managing productivity and performance of resources tasked with delivery of the projects
• Assisting with and reporting on project costs
• Ensuring a safe working environment for staff, contractors and the public and assessing and reporting on quality of tasks and work during construction

• Managing contractors (subcontractors including interfaces with internal teams)

Experience

Essential

• At least 5 years relevant experience, preferably in the delivery of HV Substation Projects or Overhead Line Works
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of HV Substation or Overhead Line construction
• Project Management Experience

• Experience of Quality Management
• Experience in Project Delivery
• Knowledge of ESB Networks structure and operation experience in working and delivering on the transmission and distribution networks

Qualifications

Essential

• Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate or/a suitable Level 7 or higher qualification in Electrical, Electrical Services, Electronics, Mechanical or other suitable alternative qualification, (with a sizeable electrical theory content)

Location

This role is based in EMP's office One Dac Dublin Airport and may require a significant amount of travel (often at short notice) throughout Ireland. This role will be working on projects located in Dublin and Regional areas.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting To

Reporting to Network Projects Project Manager

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Progressive, hybrid working model
• 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

€55,500 to €65,300

Closing Date

13th September 2024

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.