Grid Operations Engineer

ENERCON Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung; Tralee Municipal District; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Pension Contribution Scheme

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Bike to Work Scheme

Educational Assistance

Full PPE Gear

World class in-house training

Sports & Social Club

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

ENERCON Ireland is seeking a Grid Operations Engineer to be based in Tralee, Co. Kerry or within a weekly commutable distance.

The role involves authorising and supervising switching operations, ensuring HV/MV compliance, and supporting SCADA fault analysis on projects across Ireland. The ideal candidate holds an electrical qualification or degree, has at least four years wind turbine experience, and can travel nationally and abroad for training.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification or degree is essential.
• At least four years wind turbine experience is essential.
• Experience in SCADA monitoring and fault resolution is an advantage.
• Willingness to move to AE status within 6 months of start is desired.
• Good IT skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Authorise, supervise and perform switching operations as a Switching authorised dispatcher.
• Support in ensuring compliance with current legislation for HV electrical works in Ireland.
• Organise materials and labour to carry out repairs to MV/HV equipment.
• First level on fault analysis and technical support for SCADA.

Skills

SCADA monitoring

Fault resolution

Independent worker

Documentation writing

IT skills

Education

Electrical qualification or degree

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

Onsite / Hybrid / Remote: Hybrid (< 50% remote)

ENERCON has been one of the technology leaders in the wind power sector for 40 years. As the first manufacturer of wind turbines, the company used a gearless drive concept that is a characteristic of all ENERCON wind turbines. ENERCON is also at the forefront in other areas, such as rotor blade design, control technology, grid connection technology, and with its wide range of technological new developments, proves its innovative strength time and again.

Innovative ideas are the hallmark of our successes and move us on. We are passionate about realizing wind energy projects across the globe and meeting tomorrow's energy technology challenges. You and your engagement can contribute to shape the future of renewable energies.

ENERCON Ireland are now recruiting for a Grid Operations Engineerto be based in Tralee, Co. Kerry or within a weekly commutable distance of Tralee.

Responsibilities for role:

• Authorise, supervise and perform switching operations as a Switching authorised dispatcher
• Support in ensuring compliance with current legislation for HV electrical works in Ireland
• Organise materials and labour to carry out repairs to MV/HV equipment
• First level on fault analysis and technical support for Scada (as a substitute)
• Involvement in Scada installs on site on upcoming projects/refits. (as a substitute)
• Liaise as necessary with owners, operators, technicians etc, including customer meetings
• On completion of training & gaining supervised experience, take on the duties of the Switching Control Engineer for UK and IE; for both existing sites and first energisations
• Operate relevant software, databases etc associated with the role
• Ensure all MV/HV equipment and associated LV equipment, is inspected and maintained as required by law, and ENERCON's own procedures.
• Create and revise required documentation, record keeping where required in cooperation with the Grid Operations department.
• Assist technicians with fault fixes and breakdowns through checks, tests and observations of technicians on site.
• Ensuring technicians are aware of the most up to date work practices and instructions through early and clear communication.
• Support and administration of hardware and software updates and maintenance performances.
• Participation in weekend on call rota if required.
• Support Scada Department as substitute during annual leave etc.
• Stock control

Requirements for Role:

• Electrical Trade qualification or electrical degree is essential
• At least four years Wind turbine experience is essential
• Experienced in SCADA monitoring, fault resolution is a distinct advantage
• Commitment to move to AE status if required by the business, within 6 months of start of role
• Good IT Skills
• Highly organised individual with strong attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to write technical reports and documentation
• Ability to work independently and manage workload without supervision
• Ability to show initiative and flexibility with workload, including weekend oncall work
• Travel nationwide for training, resolution of technical matters is expected regularly
• Travel to abroad for training, workshops is expected

ENERCON retains the right to advertise all positions both internally and externally. Advertisements and the selection process will not discriminate on any of the nine grounds protected by the Employment Equality Acts. These are gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, and membership of the traveller community.

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Contribution Scheme
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Educational Assistance
• Full PPE Gear
• World class in-house training
• Sports & Social Club
• Employee Referral Program

ENERCON retains the right to advertise all positions both internally and externally. Advertisements and the selection process will not discriminate on any of the nine grounds protected by the Employment Equality Acts. These are gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, and membership of the traveller community.