Rialaitheoir – Acmhainneacht / Controller - Capacity

EirGrid Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EirGrid, based in Dublin City, Ireland, invites applications for the Controller – Capacity role. This position supports the Capacity Market and Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS) to ensure secure, reliable power and to drive Ireland’s 2030 and 2050 energy transition.

You will prepare and analyse information to support business processes and auctions, while ensuring compliance with Grid Code and market rules.

Qualifications

• You hold a third-level qualification in Business, IT, Finance or a related discipline, typically supported by 1–2 years’ relevant experience.
• You should demonstrate the ability to coordinate and support delivery of key tasks within a team.

Responsibilities

• Auction Administration and Market Operations: Support the administration and operation of the Capacity Market and RESS, including qualification and auction delivery activities.
• Prepare operational documentation, market notices, reports and analysis to support auction and market processes.
• Ensure activities are completed in accordance with Grid Code, Trading and Settlement Codes, SEMOpx Rules and RESS Terms and Conditions.
• Produce reports, dashboards and performance information for Senior Controllers, Managers and other stakeholders.
• Support the administration of delivery for new or refurbished capacity from auction award through to substantial completion.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Numeracy

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Third-level qualification in Business/IT/Finance or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

Administration, Secretarial, Document Control

Location

Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland

Rialaitheoir – Acmhainneacht

Táimid i gcroílár aistriú fuinnimh na hÉireann - ag nascadh, ag oibriú agus ag claochlú na heangaí leictreachais chun tacú le todhchaí ísealcharbóin, in-athnuaite.
Táimid ag tógáil foirne cumasacha a théann i ngleic le dúshláin fíorshaoil gach lá, foirne a chuidíonn linn ár sprioc a bhaint amach chun an eangach a ullmhú chun suas le 80% de leictreachas na hÉireann a iompar ó fhoinsí in-athnuaite.
Táimid bródúil as a bheith deimhnithe mar Áit Iontach le Bheith ag Obair, aitheanta as ár gcultúr atá bunaithe ar mhuinín, comhoibriú agus cuimsiú. Ag EirGrid tiocfaidh tú ar fhoirne tacúla, deiseanna fáis agus obair fhiúntach. Cuirimid fostaíocht sheasmhach ar fáil chomh maith le raon polasaithe oibre solúbtha agus polasaithe a thacaíonn le teaghlaigh chun tacú le do shaol agus le d’fholláine. Más mian leat tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi na rudaí atá ar fáil ag EirGrid duit, tabhair cuairt ar An Saol ag EirGrid .
Más mian leat tionchar a imirt agus do ghairm bheatha a fhorbairt in eagraíocht atá dírithe ar chuspóirí, tosaíonn d’aistear anseo.

An Deis

Tá an Stiúrthóireacht Oibríochtaí ag croílár chóras leictreachais na hÉireann, a thugann le chéile gairmithe den scoth ó chúlraí innealtóireachta agus tráchtála.Tá ról lárnach againn maidir le córas cumhachta agus margadh leictreachais mórdhíola atá slán, iontaofa agus inbhuanaithe a sholáthar le haghaidh oileán na hÉireann — agus thar aon rud eile, a chinntú go bhfanann na soilse ar siúl i gcónaí.
Tá sprioc shoiléir againn: Cumhacht a chur ar fáil d’Éirinn ach dóthain acmhainneachta a fháil chun freastal ar éileamh cumhachta na hÉireann agus 80% leictreachas in-athnuaite a bhaint amach faoin mbliain 2030 agus neodracht a bhaint amach faoin mbliain 2050. Bíonn oibríochtaí córais agus margaidh fíor-ama á mbainistiú againn, socraímid cúrsaí airgeadais go pras, agus bímid ag plé le rannpháirtithe an mhargaidh go díreach. Le forbairt agus nuálaíocht leanúnach, tá córas fuinnimh láidir a sheasfaidh an aimsir á mhúnlú againn a mbeidh in ann riachtanais athraitheacha gach úsáideora leictreachais a shásamh.

Bíonn an fhoireann Acmhainneachta ag reáchtáil na gceantanna a dhaingníonn an toilleadh fadtréimhseach a theastaíonn chun na soilse a choinneáil ar siúl agus tacú le claochlú na hÉireann chun todhchaí ísealcharbóin, de réir an Phlean Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide.

Mar Rialaitheoir, tacóidh tú le hoibríochtaí laethúla an Mhargaidh Acmhainneachta agus leis an Scéim Tacaíochta Fuinnimh In-Athnuaite (RESS). Beidh ról lárnach agat chun tacú le d'fhoireann trí ullmhú, anailísiú agus cothabháil an eolais a theastaíonn chun tacú le próisis ghnó, le cuir chuige ghnó agus le gníomhaíochtaí riaracháin ceant.
Sa ról, beidh tú mar chuid lárnach den tacaíocht a thugtar don Fhoireann Inniúlachta ach eolas a ullmhú agus a anailísiú chun tacú le próisis ghnó agus le cuir chuige ghnó don Mhargadh Acmhainneachta agus don Scéim Tacaíochta Fuinnimh In-Athnuaite (RESS)
Beidh tú freagrach as próisis ghnó a oibriú go héifeachtach laistigh de don réimse a shanntar duit den Mhargadh Acmhainneachta nó de RESS, lena n-áirítear gníomhaíochtaí a phleanáil agus a chomhordú go pointeáilte agus é sin a dhéanamh laistigh d'amlínte atá leagtha amach san Eangach-Chód, sna Cóid Trádála agus Socraithe, Rialacha SEMOpx, Rialacha Margaidh Acmhainneachta agus Téarmaí agus Coinníollacha RESS.
Agus tú ag obair go dlúth le Rialaitheoirí Sinsearacha, tacóidh tú le riarachán ceantanna agus le próisis mhargaidh, ullmhóidh tú cáipéisíocht agus anailísíocht lena n-athbhreithniú agus lena bhfaomhadh mar aon le cuir chuige sheanbhunaithe agus le riachtanais rialachais.

Príomhfhreagrachtaí

• Riarachán Ceantanna agus Oibríochtaí Margaidh:
  • Tacú le hoibríochtaí laethúla an Mhargaidh Acmhainneachta agus leis an Scéim Tacaíochta Fuinnimh In-Athnuaite (RESS), lena n-áirítear gníomhaíochtaí seachadta ceantanna agus gníomhaíochtaí cáilíochta.
  • Cáipéisíocht oibríochta a ullmhú chomh maith le fógraí, tuarascálacha agus anailísí margaidh chun tacú le próisis cheant agus mhargaidh.
  • A chinntú go ndéantar na gníomhaíochtaí ar aon dul leis an Eangach-Chód, leis na Cóid Trádála agus Socraithe, Rialacha SEMOpx, Rialacha Margaidh Acmhainneachta agus Téarmaí agus Coinníollacha RESS.
  • Tuarascálacha, scáileáin eolais agus eolas feidhmiúcháin do Rialaitheoirí Sinsearacha, do Bhainisteoirí Sinsearacha agus do pháirtithe leasmhara eile.
  • Tacú leis an riarachán a bhaineann le hacmhainneacht nua nó athchóirithe ó sparánacht do cheantanna go dtí críochnú suntasach.
• Tacaíocht do Chustaiméirí agus do Pháirtithe Leasmhara
  • Oibriú go dlúth le Rialaitheoirí Sinsearacha chun tacú le seachadadh na gcuspóirí foirne agus na ngníomhaíochtaí margaidh.
  • Tacú le rannpháirtíocht le rannpháirtithe margaidh agus le páirtithe leasmhara chun monatóireacht a dhéanamh ar acmhainneacht agus ar an dul chun cinn a dhéantar maidir le seachadadh na dtionscadal in-athnuaite.
  • Cruinnithe custaiméirí agus páirtithe leasmhara a chomhordú, lena n-áirítear gníomhartha agus cumarsáidí i ndiaidh na gcruinnithe.
• Tacaíocht d’Oibríochtaí Ceant
  • Tacú le hoibriú éifeachtach na bpróiseas gnó laistigh den Mhargadh Acmhainneachta nó RESS.
  • Cur le feabhsúcháin próiseas, deiseanna a aithint chun feabhas a chur ar éifeachtúlacht, ar rialacháin agus ar an tseirbhís do chustaiméirí.
  • Cuntais chruinne agus cáipéisíocht chruinn a choinneáil chun tacú le barr feabhais oibríochta.
  • Doiciméid agus anailís a ullmhú le hathbhreithniú agus le faomhadh ag Rialaitheoirí Sinsearacha de réir na bpróiseas comhaontaithe.
• Rialachas, Comhlíontacht agus Iniúchóireacht:
  • Tacú le hobair na foirne in iniúchtaí inmheánacha agus seachtracha, agus a chinntú go gcoinnítear fianaise agus cuntais go pointeáilte.
  • Cuidiú le comhordú na gcomhairliúchán, na n-athruithe agus na ngníomhaíochtaí rialachais a bhaineann le rialacha ceantanna.
  • A chinntú go gcuirtear na gníomhaíochtaí i gcrích de réir na rialuithe seanbhunaithe, de réir gach cur chuige agus de réir na riachtanas comhlíontachta.

Fút féin

• Cáilíocht tríú leibhéal a bheith agat i nGnó, in TF, in Airgeadas nó i ndisciplín ábhartha, agus bliain nó dhó de thaithí ábhartha go hiondúil.
• Taithí ar chomhordú a dhéanamh ar sheachadadh na dtascanna agus tacú leis an seachadadh mar chuid d’fhoireann.
• Taithí shoiléir ar chaidrimh éifeachtacha oibre a bhunú agus a chothú le páirtithe leasmhara inmheánacha agus seachtracha.
• Ardscileanna bainistíochta ama agus comhoibrithe agus an cumas tosaíochta comhsháraitheacha a bhainistiú agus obair a chur i gcrích roimh an sprioc ama.
• Cumarsáidí éifeachtach atá in ann eolas agus smaointe a chur i láthair go soiléir agus go cruinn, ó bhéal agus i scríbhinn.
• Ardscileanna uimhearthachta agus anailíseacha, agus an cumas chun tuiscint a bhaint as eolas agus chun eolas a chur i láthair go cruinn.
• An-aird ar shonraí agus tiomantas d’obair ardchaighdeáin a sheachadadh.
• Taithí ar eolas a chur i láthair do ghrúpaí agus do pháirtithe leasmhara.
• Ardscileanna Microsoft Office agus aipeanna Microsoft 365.
• Cur chuige réamhghníomhach atá dírithe ar an gcustaiméir, agus an té a cheapfar a bheith toilteanach foghlaim agus é/í féin a fhorbairt i dtimpeallacht dinimiciúil oibríochta.

Spriocdháta le haghaidh iarratas

30/10/2026

Tabhair faoi deara go bhfaighimid líon mór iarratas, agus d’fhéadfadh ár n-am freagartha a bheith éagsúil toisc go ndéantar athbhreithniú cúramach ar gach iarratas. Má aontaíonn tú go mbreithneofar thú le haghaidh róil eile, d’fhéadfadh moill a bheith ar an bhfreagra a fhaigheann tú agus muid ag iarraidh a fháil amach cén ról is fearr a oireann don taithí atá agat. Is mór againn do chuid foighne.

Cuirimid an luach céanna ar acmhainneacht is a chuirimid ar thaithí.Má chreideann tú gur féidir leat rath a bhaint amach sa ról seo, molaimid duit iarratas a dhéanamh, fiú mura gcomhlíonann tú gach riachtanas.

Táimid tiomanta don éagsúlacht agus don chuimsiú in EirGrid. Aithníonn muid an neart a thagann as lucht saothair éagsúil a bheith againn agus an tábhacht a bhaineann le cultúr tacúil dár ndaoine uile chun a n-acmhainneacht a bhaint amach. Dearadh ár líonraí éagsúlachta agus cuimsithe chun cultúr cuimsitheach a chruthú a chuireann ar chumas ár ndaoine muintearas a mhothú ag an obair.

Mar fhostóir comhdheiseanna, cuireann muid fáilte roimh iarratais ó daoine ó gach cúlra. Cuirtear socruithe réasúnta ar fáil ag gach céim dár bpróiseas earcaíochta.

Controller – Capacity

We are at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition - connecting, operating and transforming the electricity grid to support a low carbon, renewable future.

We are building talented teams that tackle real world challenges every day and help us to achieve our goal to prepare the grid to carry up to 80% of Ireland’s electricity from renewable sources.

We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, recognised for our culture built on trust, collaboration and inclusion. At EirGrid you will find supportive teams, opportunities to grow and meaningful work. We also offer secure employment with a range of flexible andfamily friendlyworking policies to support your life and wellbeing. If you want to know more about what EirGrid has to offer you, visit Life at EirGrid .

If you are ready to make an impact and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation,your journey starts here.

The Opportunity

The Operations Directorate is at the heart of Ireland’s electricity system, bringing together expert professionals from engineering and commercial backgrounds.We’recentral to delivering a secure, reliable, and sustainable power system and wholesale electricity market for the island of Ireland — andabove all, ensuringthe lights stay on.

Our mission is clear: Keeping Ireland Powered by securing sufficient capacity to meet Ireland’s power needs and supporting Ireland’s transition to 80% renewable electricity by 2030 and net zero by 2050. We manage real-time system and market operations, ensure financial settlement excellence, and engage directly with market participants. Through continuous improvement and innovation,we’reshaping a resilient, future-ready energy system that meets the evolving needs of all electricity users.

The Capacity team runs the auctions that secure the long-term capacity needed to keep the lights on and support Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon future, in line with the Climate Action Plan.

As a Controller, you will support the day-to-day operation of the Capacity Market and Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS). You will play a key role in supporting your team through the preparation, analysis and maintenance of information required to support business processes and procedures and auction administration activities.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the Capacity team by preparing and analysing information to support business processes and procedures for the Capacity Market and the Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS).

You will be responsible for effectively operating business processes within your designated area of the Capacity Market or RESS, including planning and co-ordinating activities to a high standard and within the timelines set out in the Grid Code, Trading and Settlement Codes, SEMOpx Rules, Capacity Market Rules and RESS Terms and Conditions.

Working closely with Senior Controllers, you will support the administration of auctions and market processes, preparing documentation and analysis for review and approval in line with established procedures and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Auction Administration and Market Operations:
  • Support the administration and operation of the Capacity Market and Renewable Energy Support Scheme (RESS), including qualification and auction delivery activities.
  • Prepare operational documentation, market notices, reports and analysis to support auction and market processes.
  • Ensure activities are completed in accordance with the Grid Code, Trading and Settlement Codes, SEMOpx Rules, Capacity Market Rules and RESS Terms and Conditions.
  • Produce reports, dashboards and performance information for Senior Controllers, Managers and other stakeholders.
  • Support the administration of delivery for new or refurbished capacity from auction award through to substantial completion.
• Customer and Stakeholder Support
  • Work closely with Senior Controllers to support the delivery of team objectives and key market activities.
  • Support engagement with market participants and stakeholders to monitor capacity and renewable project delivery progress.
  • Co-ordinate customer and stakeholder meetings, including follow-up actions and communications.
• Auction Operations Support
  • Support the effective operation of business processes within the Capacity Market or RESS.
  • Contribute to process improvements, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, controls and customer service.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation to support operational excellence.
  • Prepare documents and analysis for review and approval by Senior Controllers in line with agreed processes.
• Governance, Compliance and Audit:
  • Support the team's contributions to internal and external audits, ensuring evidence and records are maintained to a high standard.
  • Assist with the co-ordination of consultations, modifications and governance activities relating to market and auction rules.
  • Ensure activities are carried out in accordance with established controls, procedures and compliance requirements.

About You

• You hold a third-level qualification in Business, IT, Finance or a related discipline, typically supported by 1–2 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience of co-ordinating and supporting the delivery of key tasks within a team environment.
• Demonstrable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and co-ordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• An effective communicator who can convey information and ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and present information accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Experience presenting information to groups and stakeholders.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach, with a willingness to learn and develop within a dynamic operational environment.

Closing date for applications

30/10/2026

Please note we receive a high volume of applications, and as every application is carefully reviewed our response time may vary. If you agree to be considered for other roles this may result in a delayed response as we establish the best fit for your experience. We appreciate your patience.

We value potential as much as experience

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.