- Deployment and integration of new communications infrastructure into the ESB’s telecoms network.
- Responsible for ongoing support and maintenance of a wide variety of telecommunications equipment and infrastructure in ESB locations such as HV Substations, Generation Stations, Solar/Wind farms, Remote Hill sites, Datacentres, and Office premises
- Operational Technologies (OT) supported including, but not limited to, Digital polling radio, microwave point-to-point radio, fibre multiplexers, telephony systems and associated cabling.
- Support and maintain DC and backup power systems.
- Implement and support SCADA and Protection systems used to control the electricity network.
- Project management support for telecommunications projects in ESB Networks, ESB Group and EirGrid.
- On-Call or Availability will likely be a feature of this role.
- A third level qualification in an electrical/ telecommunications/ IT discipline or three years relevant work experience from a trade background.
- Have a safety focused approach to work
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and organisational skills
- Accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Full driving licence
- Experience working on electrical systems
- Experience with preparation of safety documentation
- Experience with stakeholder engagement
- Awareness of telecommunications technologies
- Project Management experience
- Familiarity with HV environments
- On-Call or Availability experience
- Health & Safety qualifications
- ESB Networks North West: Castlebar Mayo but supporting the wider Northwest region. A flexible reporting location may be considered within the Galway/Mayo region.
- ESB Networks South West: Killarney or Tralee but supporting the wider Southwest region including Cork, a flexible reporting location may be considered within the Kerry/Cork region.
- ESB Networks South Central: Rosbrien. A flexible reporting location may be considered with the south central region.
- Telecoms Service & Deployment Northwest Team Manager, Networks Telecoms.
- Telecoms Service & Deployment Southwest Team Manager, Networks Telecoms.
- Telecoms Service & Deployment South Central Team Manager, Networks Telecoms.
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
€48,000 - 56,000 per annum
Closing Date
6th August 2025
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.
Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.
About ESB
Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.