Job Description
Position Description ESB is looking for a Performance Specialist in Asset Management, Generation & Trading. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementation of standards of operations and maintenance practices that maximises portfolio performance, setting of performance targets and ongoing monitoring and analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with the business to ensure that operational and performance processes as well as business requirements are fully understood, practised and ultimately embedded in Asset Management in Generation & Trading. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities will cover the items below: Analysis of data to identify factors influencing plant performance & 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 & running Variable Operating and Maintenance costs. Development and review of unit Technical Offer Data. Interaction with Trading on outage planning & 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 as well as others. Conduct station non availability reviews and setting of operational & commercial targets. Monitor and report on station & 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 & Performance Manager. Experience and Qualifications Essential Minimum of 4/5 years' technical/operational experience. Experience in power plant/heavy industry (thermal and/or renewable) - operations, maintenance & refurbishments. Track record of achieving objectives and delivering value for the organisation. Stakeholder management and leadership skills. Stronganalyticalcapabilitywith an abilityto useand developlarge scaledata systemsand tools with a good knowledge of Excel functions and ability to manipulate large Excel spreadsheets. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities along with a strong commercial capability. Flexible and self-motivatedwithexcellentcommunicationand reportingskills. Desirable 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 & tools. Qualifications Essential 3rd Level Engineering Degree or equivalent work experience in Engineering Location The successful candidate will be based at ESB Head Office, 27 Lower Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2. Travel will also be a feature of this role. ESB is committed to smart working - combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual. Reporting to Process and Performance Manager, Generation and Trading Why Work with Us? Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition tonet zero carbon future Progressive, hybrid working model Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining 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 €55,700 - €65,500 Closing Date 17th October 2024 Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.