Senior Protection Maintenance Engineer

The Protection Maintenance team in Transmission & Distribution Engineering provides a highly technical protection service. This involves development and implementation of maintenance policies/standards, monitoring the network and identification/specification of maintenance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Working on a national basis, at times largely dictated by operational constraints, key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assessment of site safety prior to engaging in commissioning or maintenance activities and to coordinate the work schedule with site staff as appropriate.
• Commissioning primary, secondary and associated equipment forming part of Transmission/Distribution Networks and ESB Power Stations.
• Maintenance testing of protection relays and associated circuits.  
• Functional verification of protection scheme designs and checking compliance to approved design standards.
• Coordinate, plan, and deliver maintenance/commissioning works.
• Respond and mobilise at short notice to critical system faults.
• Carry out detailed fault investigations and provide specialist protection support to network & power station operators.
• Mentor and train junior staff in the protection maintenance teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 Essential

• In depth knowledge and experience of operational procedures and the operation of substations and/or power stations.
• Strong understanding of typical protection philosophies as applied to Power stations and Transmission Networks.

• Thorough knowledge of schematics, cubicle wiring and functional testing techniques.
• Proven track record of delivering commissioning/maintenance activities in live operational HV substations and/or power stations.
• Adept in the use of omicron test equipment, particularly in the area of test plan development for protection relay testing.
• Comfortable with software applications required for communicating with various types of protection relays.
• Self-motivated and be capable of working on their own initiative without direct supervision.
• Show a high level of commitment and flexibility.
• As travelling to sites is feature of this role, it is essential to have appropriate Drivers License.

Desirable

• Excellent communication and report writing skills

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the electricity generation and/or HV transmission sectors

Desirable

• Either a 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.

Location

Site work throughout Ireland will be a feature in this role. Driver’s license is a must to apply for this role. 

General

It is not anticipated that a staff member still on probation (either new entrant probation or a probation from a previous promotion) will be eligible to apply for a promotional vacancy.

Typically, an individual must have completed their probation and should have at least two years’ experience in their current role before being eligible to apply for a promotion.

An application from a staff member who does not meet the above criteria must have the approval of both the senior line manager and the HRM within the BU before progressing to application.

Note: For staff currently on non-monthly pay frequency, any promotion to Bands 5 and above will result in a change in pay frequency to monthly.  

Reporting to

The successful candidate will report to the Protection Maintenance Team Leader within Network System Services, Transmission & Distribution Engineering.

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 -  €70,000 per annum

Closing Date

27th March 2026