Telecoms Service & Deployment - Telecoms Professional

Position Description
Telecommunications are transforming our lives in the way we live and work and are essential to the remote management of systems and assets. ESB's Networks Telecoms group has over one hundred staff providing the critical operational telecom networks needed to deliver the broadband and data circuits required to control the distribution, transmission and generation systems.

Networks Telecoms deliver this by operating and managing the largest private Telecoms Network in Ireland and are among a leading group of European utilities building our own private LTE Network. These initiatives are a critical part of our move to Smart Networks and the digitisation of ESB.

The Telecoms Service & Deployment (TSD) Team – Central, located within Networks Telecoms, is responsible for the safe installation, support and maintenance of a range of telecoms technologies such as data traffic multiplexers, microwave radio links, SCADA UHF polling radio, Satellite, tele-protection schemes, IP networks, telephony services and other Telecoms equipment nationally.

This role within the TSD Central Team, the successful candidate will play a key role in the deployment, operation, maintenance and future growth of ESB’s national telecommunications network.

Key Responsibilities

• Involvement in the deployment and integration of new infrastructure into ESB’s Telecoms network.
• Responsible for ongoing support and maintenance of a wide variety of telecoms. equipment and infrastructure in ESB locations including utility Data Multiplexer systems, Radio systems, Telephony, Fibre Optic, IP Network and structured cabling systems.
• Prioritisation of faults and urgent tasks, also ensuring tasks are updated and completed in a safe and timely manner.
• Coordination/ management of 3rd party contractors and equipment partners.
• Support, maintain and fault find DC Power and UPS standby power systems.
• Implement and support SCADA and Protection systems used to control the Electricity network.
• Partake in a strong safety, quality, and high-performance team culture.
• Project management support for Telecommunications projects in ESB Networks, ESB Group and EirGrid.
• Engagement and communication with various Networks Telecoms stakeholders in a profession manner.
• Partake in training and development activities within the team or the wider networks telecoms business.
• On-Call or Availability may be a feature of this role.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Either a 3rd Level qualification in an electrical/ telecommunication/ IT discipline or equivalent work experience from a trade background.
• 3 years relevant experience minimum.
• Has a safety focused approach to work duties.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Full clean EU driving licence.

Desirable

• 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.
• Any Health & Safety qualifications.

Location
ESB Networks Athlone/ Portlaoise, but a flexible reporting location could be considered within the TSD Central region.

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
Telecoms Service & Deployment 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 
€49,000 - €58,000 per annum

Closing Date

13th January 2026

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.