Networks Cables Standard Specialist

at  ESB

Vacancy Number: 25250
Engineering - Electrical
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.
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Join our dedicated High Voltage Cables Team in TDD, where you will provide specialist engineering services to our Networks Engineering HV Cables Department. You will have the opportunity to lead the Networks HV Cables Design Team which will have responsibility for the design of High Voltage underground cable systems and technologies for ESB Networks. There is also potential within the role to also support the HV Networks Cables project portfolio more broadly by providing strategic input into the overall delivery of the technical aspects of the projects.
We are looking for a Senior Design Cable Specialist to join us on our journey to a Brighter Future.

The key responsibilities of the role will be:

• Lead the Networks Cable Standards/Design Team;
• Proactively manage resources, including implementing design systems/tools to deliver engineering standardisation and quality processes for the Networks HV Cables Department that are safe and cost-effective manner;
• Produce a design and standardisation implementation strategy for Networks HV Cables Department with a focus on safety, budget and programme identifying Key Project Indicators;
• Develop technical expertise and promote Continual Professional Development across the Networks HV Cables Department through leadership, coordination and mentoring of staff on cable design, manufacturing, construction and testing;
• Develop and manage appropriate systems for supporting the ordering, tracking and delivery of all cable and accessories for projects in line with respective project programmes;
• Chair monthly design forum working groups to address design issues, develop improvement plans and where applicable, produce process maps or similar process documentation;
• Production of specifications, technical enquiry documents including evaluation of tender enquiry frameworks;
• Stakeholder management;
• Coordinate development and implementation of Networks HV Cables Departmental Safety & Quality Improvement Plans;
• Identify and evaluate cable technology innovations and new applications applicable to HV Cable project delivery;
• Develop and manage knowledge management systems for the group consistent with ESB’s digital strategy. This includes the development and updating of a smart database for non-standard engineering solutions;
• Ensure all effort is captured and tracked in appropriate programmes on project server and that sufficient cost centres are available for the Networks Cables Standards Team;
• Manage the development and delivery of training documentation and courses by the Networks Cables Standards team.