Asset Data Coordinator

Job Schedule

Full time

Vacancy TypePermanent Vacancy

Grade and SalaryF(€40,960 - €61,440)*

Job Description

We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.

Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth.

 We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.

Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.

The Role:

The Asset Management and Sustainability area is responsible for the development of asset policies, strategies and plans to determine the significant investment required into Ireland’s infrastructure. The area drives investment and the Sustainability and Innovation agenda for the organisation and leads on Environmental Regulation and Compliance activities, ensuring the quality of water and wastewater is continuously monitored. The Asset Management function is responsible for strategic planning, prioritisation, and development of Uisce Éireann’s Capital Works pipeline. The function plays a key role in promoting collaboration and co-ordination of activities across the three asset functions as well as providing environmental assessment and management expertise across Uisce Éireann

The Asset Intelligence team’s purpose is to connect their customers with quality asset data to drive insights and support decision making. The scope of the team's responsibility covers 4 main areas: Asset Data Insights and Stakeholder Management, Asset Data Management, Asset Data Governance and Special Projects

Reporting to the Asset Data Analyst-Maximo Architecture, the Asset Data Coordinator will contribute to the collection, processing and management of asset data within Uisce Éireann’s asset management systems

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that asset databases in the relevant systems are maintained and are fit for purpose. 

• Ensure that processing and provision of asset information aligns with the needs of the Asset Management and Operations teams and is compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements. 

• Efficiently track and manage asset and location data throughout the asset lifecycle. 

• Support the Asset Data Analyst in providing asset data quality assurance and updates in response to changes made or identified in the field. 

• Assist in the setting of operational performance indicators relating to asset data.

• Ensure that any required reporting is complete, timely and accurate, and that content is appropriate to users’ needs. 

• Assist in the formulation and implementation of standards and best practices relating to asset information management and provision, in accordance with, and supportive of, regulatory requirements and company objectives. 

• Where appropriate, provide guidance and assistance relating to asset data management to other team members and colleagues 

• Assist in problem solving based on intelligence gathered from both internal and external systems 

• Liaise with the owners of the assets in relation to issues concerning asset data quality and completeness 

• Contribute to achieving the objectives and targets of the Asset Management Business plans 

• Raise risks and issues as appropriate to the Asset Data Analyst 

• Co-ordinate tasks and schedules as appropriate 

• Participate in ongoing projects as required 

• Keeping up to date with best practice

General Duties and Responsibilities 

• Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business

• Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards

• Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation

• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable

• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience

• Experience with GIS software (e.g., ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS Online) is required

• Experience with FME Form/Flow is highly desirable 

• Strong data analysis skills are highly desirable 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey messages in a clear and concise manner

• Strong Computer skills with a proficient working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Proactive, with ability to work on own initiative and with others to ensure success in the performance of a team

• Proven effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise and remain focused

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and look for different perspectives

• Ability to set up ongoing processes and procedures to collect and review information

• Demonstrated flexibility with regard to working in a changing environment and the ability to adjust to new work structures, processes and requirements as necessary

• Proactively identifying new areas of learning and using newly gained knowledge and skills on the job

• Track record of striving for quality and ensuring consistently high standards of work

• Ability to analyse customer needs and provide support to resolve issues

• Proven track record in raising safety concerns and helping to find solutions

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