Job Description

The principal role of a Commissioner is to verify that primary, secondary, protection and control equipment meets the specification requirements and is in a fit state to be connected to the ESB system.

The Senior Commissioner will provide technical assistance in all aspects of primary and secondary testing to the regional commissioning team.

Key Responsibilities

• The Senior Commissioner is a highly skilled technical role responsible for commissioning primary, secondary and associated equipment forming part of the Distribution System.

• Coordinate, plan, and deliver commissioning projects.

• Perform a key support role for less experienced members of team in addition to knowledge sharing within the wider business.

• Provide key technical guidance and on-the-job training for new and junior commissioning staff to enable staff development.

• Provide technical assistance to the Commissioning Assurance Senior Specialist to develop and improve test plans and provide in-person training and support to Commissioners.

• Support the development and review processes of commissioning work instructions and procedures.

• Lead/contribute to fault response, investigations, and reporting.

• Promote the safety management culture across all activities demonstrating visible commitment to safety

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the High Voltage Transmission and Distribution industry.

• Good knowledge of Commissioning standards, principles and procedures.

• Good knowledge of Commissioning Distribution Systems.

• Good knowledge of specific Operations Technology, e.g. SCADA, OMS.

• Good knowledge and experience of operational procedures and the operation of substations.

• Good knowledge of the design and operating mechanisms of primary plant.

• Good knowledge of ESB Networks assets and ESB Networks business.

• Good knowledge of ESB Networks safety requirements for working in HV Substations.

• Good knowledge of HV Substation design and processes.

• Good knowledge of power system protection principles, protection devices and associated software applications. Ability to develop protection relay and primary plant test plans and procedures.

• Good knowledge of ESB Quality Management standards.

• Good knowledge and understanding of ESB legacy systems.

Desirable

• Ability to accept responsibility and be able to show a high level of commitment and flexibility.

• Self-motivated individual. Significant experience of working from own initiative, taking ownership of work/projects and motivating colleagues to deliver team objectives or projects.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, report writing and negotiation skills.

• Ability to lead and work as part of a high-performance team.

Qualifications

An appropriate third level professional qualification (Engineering) or equivalent relevant experience of a minimum 5 years is essential.

Location

Location of base is flexible for the successful candidate and dependant on current regional requirements. Nationwide travel will be a requirement of the role.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility.  The successful candidate may work flexibly within the  jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting to

The successful candidate will report to the Regional Senior Commissioning Team Leader, Networks Commissioning, Contracting Partners Group, PD, ESB Networks.

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

€59,000 to €70,000 per annum.

Closing Date

4th September 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

• Accountable and Ethical

• Collaborative

• Growing and Adaptive

• Proactive

• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

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 prior to commencement of employment.