Executive Director (Energy O&M)
West Dublin
€130k++ Package
A rare opportunity to lead and scale a newly established Energy Operations & Maintenance business at a pivotal stage of growth.
The Director is tasked with the overall leadership, performance, safety, and commercial success of a newly formed Thermal O&M business. This role ensures the reliable operation and maximum availability of thermal generation assets,
while maintaining statutory compliance. The Director is responsible for executing a strategic roadmap to expand into next-generation technologies, including battery storage (BESS), solar PV, CHP, hydrogen-ready systems, hybrid energy solutions and technology plus energy O&M.
Role
This is a high-impact leadership role with full responsibility for:
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Operational performance across thermal generation assets
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Commercial success and full P&L ownership
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Building a scalable O&M platform across multiple energy technologies
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Leading the transition from traditional thermal operations to a diversified, future-focused energy business
You will play a critical role in defining strategy, building capability, and establishing the organisation as a market-leading O&M provider.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead safe, compliant, and high-performing plant operations
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Deliver contractual KPIs across availability, reliability, and efficiency
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Own commercial performance, including contracts, margins, and growth strategy
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Build and lead a high-calibre, multi-disciplinary engineering team
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Act as senior interface with clients, regulators, and key stakeholders
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Drive expansion into renewable and hybrid energy technologies
We are seeking a proven senior leader with:
• Extensive leadership experience in thermal generation operations (gas turbine, CHP, steam plant, diesel/recip engines, CCGT, biomass, WtE, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of high-energy equipment, such as boilers, turbines, generators, pressure systems, emissions controls, and water/steam cycles.
• Familiarity with energy transition technologies, including BESS, PV, CHP, hybrid systems, and hydrogen readiness.
• Proven P&L ownership and a strong commercial understanding of O&M contracts.
• Experience leading complex, multi-site technical teams.
• Demonstrated safety leadership within regulated environments (COMAH, IED, environmental permitting)
Opportunity
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Opportunity to build and shape a business unit from the ground up
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Direct influence on strategy and long-term growth
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Exposure to both traditional and emerging energy technologies
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