Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Pipeline Protection Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing interfaces with key stakeholders, including local authorities, national roads authority, railway procurement agency, fire services, and electrical infrastructure operators.
The role involves liaising with third parties regarding development near transmission pipelines or distribution strategic mains. This includes local authorities, architects, engineers, planning consultants, property developers, electrical infrastructure developers and operators, landowners and farmers, contractors and utilities.
The engineer will also maintain a database documenting all third-party activity near pipelines, prepare and issue monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal use and regulatory reporting.
In addition, the engineer will assess development proposals, participate in forums to evaluate their impact on pipeline safety, initiate pipe protection measures and supervise construction where necessary.
They will advise third parties on appropriate procedures during development, participate in safety campaigns and stakeholder information sessions.
The engineer will develop and maintain policies and procedures for third-party liaison and development near pipelines, coordinate with agricultural liaison officers and the distribution DBYD team to ensure consistency.
They will work with inspectors and operations teams to track and resolve queries, provide updates and escalate risks or issues to the senior pipeline safety engineer.
Overall, the successful candidate will lead improvement initiatives for tracking and managing third-party development enquiries.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* degree in engineering or equivalent
* 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience, ideally with knowledge of transmission and/or distribution natural gas processes and construction techniques
* understanding of safety management and risk assessment principles
* strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and gain commitment
* excellent communication skills across all mediums
* ability to establish and maintain effective information-gathering procedures
* proactive approach to learning and applying new knowledge
* high personal performance standards and results-driven mindset
* good understanding of business operations and the commercial impact of technical decisions
* proven ability to manage complex issues and communicate them effectively
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary package consisting of €50k to €60k per annum plus additional benefits.
What You'll Need to Succeed
The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or equivalent, 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
They will be able to establish and maintain effective information-gathering procedures, demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and applying new knowledge, and possess high personal performance standards and a results-driven mindset.
Additionally, the candidate will have a good understanding of business operations and the commercial impact of technical decisions, as well as proven ability to manage complex issues and communicate them effectively.