Head of Future Operations Design Authority

at  Eirgrid Soni LTD

We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it. But that’s not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.
And that’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose. That purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.
Be part of the transformation!

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are now seeking a Head of Future Operations Design Authority to join the Chief Transformation & Technology Office.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Innovation & Planning and be a member of EirGrid’s extended leadership team.
As Head of Future Operations Design Authority, you will play a key role in transforming operation of the power system to be capable of delivering the net zero carbon ambition, which capitalises on Ireland’s natural resources while facilitating and supporting Ireland’s competitiveness in a sustainable manner.
You will lead the programme to put in place what is needed to operate the power system in 2030 and beyond and is responsible for developing the scenarios, options and optimum pathways to ensure that the operational ambition for the power system is realised. The work of Future Operations Design Authority is wide-ranging, covering the design and development of the operational systems, tools, system services, standards and operational policies required to operate the power system of the future.
We will look to you to will lead strategic, change-related projects relating to the development and integration of new technologies and innovations (e.g. Hybrid connections, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Low Carbon Inertia Services) on the power system to enable them to operate efficiently and effectively. This will involve a high level of collaboration with, and buy-in from, the Operations & Asset Management Office to ensure the programme of changes is operationalised in a structured manner.
As part of your role, you will lead and motivate a high performing team of technical experts and thought leaders to deliver on strategic objectives and ensure an engaged and motivated workforce on an enduring basis.
You will have a deep understanding of system operational challenges and the role of system services in supporting a high level of renewables on the power system, thus ensuring resilience is not compromised in any way

Please refer the Job description for details