Location: Kilkenny / Multi-Site (Ireland)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports to: Global Solutions Lead, Climeaction
Company Description
At Climeaction, our mission is to harness the power of business as a force for change, propelling the journey to decarbonization.
Specializing in Energy, Carbon, and ESG solutions, we guide businesses through transformation using our signature FAST™ program and our “Climate Action as a Service” model.
Recognized with the Emerging Business 2023 award from the SFA and certified as a B Corp, Climeaction is built on practical, impactful engineering that delivers measurable cost and carbon reductions for leading manufacturers and supply chains.
Join our growing team and help us redefine the role of industry in building a cleaner, more efficient future.
Role Overview
We are seeking Industrial Energy Engineers to join our expanding technical team delivering a large-scale, multi-site Energy Management and Decarbonization Framework for our customers.
This is a hands-on, site-based role focused on energy system optimisation, ISO 50001 implementation, data analytics, and continuous improvement.
You will work within production and engineering environments, identifying and implementing opportunities that drive real reductions in energy use, cost, and carbon emissions.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct energy audits and develop detailed analyses of process and utility systems.
* Support implementation of ISO 50001-aligned energy management systems.
* Identify, evaluate, and deliver efficiency and heat-recovery projects with measurable savings.
* Analyse metering and operational data to uncover trends and performance deviations.
* Collaborate with production, maintenance, and continuous-improvement teams to embed energy KPIs into daily operations.
* Assist in integrating energy performance data into digital dashboards and analytics platforms.
* Prepare reports, opportunity registers, and management-review documentation.
* Deliver awareness sessions and training to build capability at site level.
Skills and Experience
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial energy, mechanical, or process engineering.
* Strong understanding of utilities and process systems (steam, refrigeration, air, CHP, HVAC).
* Experience with energy audits, SEU mapping, and EnPI development.
* Working knowledge of ISO 50001, SI 428, or equivalent compliance standards.
* Familiarity with MES, SCADA, or energy-data systems.
* Competence in data analysis and performance modelling (Excel, Power BI, or similar).
* Ability to lead cross-functional improvement projects and communicate technical findings clearly.
* Analytical, practical, and highly collaborative mindset.
Qualifications
* Degree in Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.
* Post-graduate qualification or certification in Energy Management (CEM, ISO 50001 Lead Auditor, SEAI Registered Auditor) is advantageous.
* Full clean driving licence required; travel between client sites expected.
What We Offer
* Opportunity to play a key role in one of Ireland’s most significant industrial energy programmes.
* Work directly on complex, high-impact decarbonization projects across multiple sites.
* Continuous professional development through Climeaction’s technical training framework.
* Collaborative, mission-driven culture within a fast-growing B Corp.
* Competitive salary, expenses, and performance-based progression.
Climeaction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Recruitment agencies need not apply.
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