POSITION DESCRIPTION

As ESB Networks transition the electricity system to a high renewables, low carbon system, with customers at the centre, there is a need to maintain operational excellence and ensure security of supply, whilst developing and scaling more flexible demand. ESB Networks have recently realigned the organisation structure to focus on Distribution Markets and System Operation (DMSO) capabilities required to meet the recent Energy Demand Strategy (CRU 21/06/2023) and accelerated Climate Action Plan targets.
As part of the new DMSO structure, the ESB Networks National Distribution Control Centre (NDCC) team is expanding to meet the needs of the future. The NDCC comprises of the Control Room and Dispatch teams. The NDCC operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to ensure that centralised operational services are delivered to the required standards. The NDCC is responsible for monitoring the electricity distribution network, responding to alarms and faults, carrying out remote operations, implementing centralised control, and dispatching field staff when required.
The Dispatcher is responsible for contacting and dispatching field staff when required and maintaining the status of faults and outages as updates are provided.
The role is based fulltime in a Dispatch Office, in the NDCC, in a secure location in Dublin and involves shift working including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.

• Contacting and dispatching of ESB Networks staff efficiently in response to faults on the electricity network
• Contacting and dispatching of ESB Networks staff efficiently in response to calls from the public and other third parties reporting emergencies and hazards on the electricity network
• Communication with ESB Networks staff nationwide, Control Room Operators, Customer Call Centre Agents and Emergency Services as required
• Monitoring, updating status and reporting of faults and emergency calls using ESB Networks’ Operations Management System (OMS/NMS)
• Use of other IT systems and applications to implement National Distribution Control Centre and Network Operations procedures as required