Distributed Generation Environmental Specialist
Due to the projected significant expansion of the Distributed Generation portfolio over the coming years, ESB is seeking to appoint a Distributed Generation Environmental Specialist within the Distributed Generation O&M team. This role will form part of the SHE team in ensuring Environmental compliance on all Distributed Generation sites including grid scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, solar farms, open cycle gas turbine technology and synchronous condensers. Other technologies may also feature at a future date within this O&M department.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Environment legislation, accredited external standards and company standards including compliance with relevant site Industrial Emissions Licences and ISO14001 certification.
- Manage and co-ordinate the Environmental Distributed Generation Manual.
- Responsible for management of environmental licenced activities.
- Manage greenhouse gas permit obligations for Flexible Gas Plant in Distributed Generation and deliver Annual Environmental Returns (AER) for relevant assets in the department.
- Develop plans to drive continuous improvement and ensure that all improvement programmes in all areas or Environment are implemented within time, cost and scope targets.
- Manage key relationships with internal and external stakeholders in areas of Environment, including the various regulatory and licencing requirements under which the Distributed Generation assets operate.
- Manage Environmental incidents, accidents, and near-misses, including follow-up, investigation, and reporting.
- Conduct routine Environmental inspections and site audits, reporting findings to site and senior management.
- Co-ordinate Environmental Training requirements for Distributed Generation
- Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing in areas of Environment across Distributed Generation and wider Renewable Operations group.
- Providing support where required to SHE Team and wider Distributed Generation Production Team.
- 5 years experience in delivery of Environmental Management in Industry.
- Environmental qualification
- Proven track record of engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge/Experience of Utility/Energy Industry
- Work experience in Green House Gas permits/audits and Environmental License compliance.
The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Distributed Generation.
- 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
Closing Date
Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:
Accountable and Ethical
Collaborative
Growing and Adaptive
Proactive
Respectful and Supportive
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Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie
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Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.
Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.
About ESB
Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.