Job Description
ESB is seeking a Performance Specialist in Asset Management to implement standards of operations and maintenance practices that maximise portfolio performance.
The successful candidate will work closely with the business to ensure that operational and performance processes are fully understood and embedded in Asset Management.
Key responsibilities include analysis of data to identify factors influencing plant performance, preparation of performance briefs, calculation and analysis of unit-specific costs, and interaction with Trading on outage planning and performance-related issues.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4/5 years' technical/operational experience, experience in power plant/heavy industry operations, maintenance, and refurbishments, and a strong analytical capability with an ability to use and develop large-scale data systems.
Qualifications include a 3rd Level Engineering Degree or equivalent work experience in Engineering.
The successful candidate will be based at ESB Head Office and will report to the Process and Performance Manager, Generation and Trading.
Key benefits include the opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to a net-zero carbon future, a progressive hybrid working model, career development through mentoring and training, and a strong values-based and inclusive culture.
- Analysis of data to identify factors influencing plant performance and liaise with all generation locations on any performance issues.
- Prepare performance briefs for each location for LTAPs process.
- Calculate and analyse unit-specific start-up and running Variable Operating and Maintenance costs.
- Development and review of unit Technical Offer Data.
- Interaction with Trading on outage planning and performance-related issues.
- Portfolio outage coordination, tracking and reporting.
- Understanding grid code charges and penalty analysis.
- Prepare plant and portfolio performance reports and present them to SMT, Station Managers and others.
- Conduct station non-availability reviews and setting of operational and commercial targets.
- Monitor and report on station and portfolio targets to relevant stakeholders.
- Effectively liaise with appropriate stakeholders such as Asset Performance management team, ESB Trading, Regulation and EMP.
- Additional activities as required from time to time by the Process and Performance Manager.
- Minimum of 4/5 years' technical/operational experience.
- Experience in power plant/heavy industry operations, maintenance and refurbishments.
- Track record of achieving objectives and delivering value for the organisation.
- Stakeholder management and leadership skills.
- Strong analytical capability with an ability to use and develop large-scale data systems and tools.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Flexible and self-motivated with excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of generation electricity locations technical characteristics and commercial performance.
- Knowledge and understanding of ISEM and GB Electricity Markets.
- Knowledge of data analytics processes and tools.
- 3rd Level Engineering Degree or equivalent work experience in Engineering.
ESB is a purpose-led company striving to create a brighter future for customers and communities through the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.