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Vacancy Number: 16153
Engineering
Job Type: Full-time
ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.
With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.
Position Description
Networks Telecoms is part of the Networks Assets group in ESB Networks and provides telecommunications infrastructure and expertise to support the management of ESB Networks and EirGrid’s transmission & distribution grids. The group also provide specialist Telecommunications support across the ESB group for business communications.
The Network Service Team located within Networks Telecoms are the service owner for a wide range of telecoms equipment including PDH/SDH fibre multiplexers, microwave radio links, SCADA UHF polling radio and Satellite based SCADA network Operational IP (OIP) and future LTE.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and shaping the delivery and future development of ESB’s national telecommunications network.
Key Responsibilities
- Commissioning and support of telecommunications infrastructure and services
- Diagnostics, trouble shooting and problem solving of system faults and failures
- Maintaining a strong safety, quality, and performance culture
- Promote innovation and knowledge sharing within the team
- Attendance on site for fault and project-based activities
- Assist with preparation of technical specifications, supplier tenders and work on tender evaluations
- Assist with producing accurate, thorough, clear, and informative project scope documents and project estimates
- Assist with preparation of solution designs for telecommunications systems and infrastructure for subsequent deployment
- Assist with preparation of project documentation, including capital approvals, customer proposals and solution designs
- Preparation of health and safety documentation relevant to your work area
- Management and co-ordination of various telecommunications contractors
- Recording of “as built” records for deployed services and systems
- Ensuring professional, timely and productive communication with all stakeholders (EirGrid, PMO, other Network and Service Deployment Teams, management, internal service providers, vendors, 3rd party suppliers) for all faults, project works and technical queries
- Additional duties as required by line manager
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4+ years’ relevant experience is essential
- Knowledge of Telecommunications mediums such as Copper Cabling, Fibre Optic Cables and Radio Technology
- Some knowledge of Telecommunications technologies such as Optical Multiplexers, TCP/IP, PDH/SDH, DWDM and SNMP
- Some knowledge of Radio Technologies such as Terrestrial Microwave, UHF & VHF Radio and Satellite Radio Communications
- Knowledge of Internet protocol (IP) Networks
- Excellent interpersonal and written skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Demonstrate a strong focus on safety in the workplace in compliance with Health & Safety rules, particularly as work may involve hazardous environments such as High Voltage substations
- Self-motivated and capable of working on their own initiative
- Strong team player
- Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office applications) and ability to learn in house database and CAD systems
Desirable
- Radio Planning and use of Radio Planning Software Tools
- Tender specification preparation
- Business case preparation
- MSM Trouble Ticket Management experience
Qualifications
Essential
- HETAC Level 8 qualifications in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering or Computer Engineering/Science or related discipline
- A full driving license is essential
Desirable
- CISCO CCNA level certification (or equivalent) or progress towards achieving this qualification
- Project Management experience/ qualification
Location
ESB Networks HO, Gateway 3 Building, East Wall Road, Dublin 3.
ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working.
The successful candidate may combine remote / smart working within the jurisdiction, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and subject to ongoing review.
ESB is one of the founding members of The Remote Alliance – a new initiative established by the social enterprise Grow Remote. Working with other like-minded members, we’ve committed to developing solutions that will ensure remote and hybrid working can become a sustainable part of our business.
The Remote Alliance – Grow Remote
Reporting to
Network Services Manager, Networks Telecoms.
Salary
€44,000
Closing Date
20 July 2022
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