Job Description
Job Title: Senior Protection Maintenance Engineer
Business Unit: Engineering and Major Projects (Network System Services, Transmission and Distribution Engineering)
Job Type: Contract
Hours of work: 08:30 – 16:45
Working days: Monday to Friday.
Position Description
AZOROM has an ongoing contract with ESB and wishes to fill this present position.
The Protection Maintenance Teams in Transmission & Distribution Engineering provide a highly technical protection service. This involves the implementation of maintenance & commissioning policies on complex protection schemes across the network and power generation assets.
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.
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
A minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the electricity generation and/or HV transmission sectors
- 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.
Qualifications
Essential
Either a 3rd Level engineering qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.
Base Location
Please note that when the successful candidate is required to attend ESB’s offices at One Dublin Airport Central, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin, K67 XF72. This is a site-based role involving extensive business travel throughout Ireland.
Anticipated start date:February 2025.
Duration: 12 months.
About the Organization
AZOROM is an independent private company based in Dublin Ireland, which provides services to the energy sector in Ireland and throughout the world. The company was formed in 2001 with the objective of providing added value and quality services for its clients in all aspects of the energy business. This first-class service is offered through a combination of highly qualified staff and skilled management of projects to a successful conclusion. AZOROM is independent of manufacturers, suppliers and investors and can provide totally independent advice and assistance.
AZOROM provides advisory services to organisations operating in the energy sector in Ireland and worldwide. Our clients include:
- ESB-Networks the Distribution System Operator (DSO) in Ireland
- EirGrid the Transmission System Operator (TSO) in Ireland
- SEAI the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
- DECC the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (including Energy) in Ireland
- OPW the Office of Public Works in Ireland
- ESB Generation & Trading in Ireland
- World Bank (including IFC and IBRD) in The Gambia, Ghana, Malawi, Lebanon, Cote d’Ivoire, Uganda, Rwanda
- Millennium Challenge Corporation of USA in Liberia, Tanzania, Malawi, The Gambia, Ghana
- European Investment Bank (EiB) in The Gambia
- European Union in Serbia, Peru
- Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) in Sierra Leone and Democratic Republic of Congo
- Energy Networks Association (ENA) of UK
- Agence Française de Développement (AFD) of France in Peru
- African Development Bank (AfDB) in Ghana
- Sweden International Fund (SIDA) in Mozambique
- Switzerland International Fund (SECO) in Ghana
- German International Fund (KfW) in Uganda
- Private Companies in Ireland, Chad, Rwanda, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Mauritania, Republic of Congo, Saudi Arabia, Rwanda, Haiti, Kuwait
