About this role
* We are seeking an Environmental Professional to support the delivery of power plant projects within both new build and existing projects.
Main Responsibilities
* Provide specialist support in achieving sustainability goals for new and existing developments during design, construction, and operation.
* Support Industrial Emissions (IE) licence applications, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) permit applications, abstraction licences, and the development of Environment Management Systems (EMS) for Generation projects.
* Liaise with stakeholders to achieve business objectives including IEL/GHG permit applications, abstraction applications, and other projects as required.
* Deliver environmental expertise on low/zero carbon projects.
* Maintain awareness of environmental legislation, including regulator environmental guidance documents, current and forthcoming, and reviewing impacts to the business.
* Provide technical guidance to generation sites on interpretations of environmental legislation, policies, internal and external standards, and guidelines.
* Complete environmental audits/inspections (for IEL, GHG, EMSs) on GT sites as required and manage continuous improvement programmes.
* Support CO2 emissions reporting and verification processes to ensure compliance with GHG permits and EU ETS reporting requirements.
* Support Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) implementation and reporting.
* Lead initiatives in areas such as biodiversity, waste management, and energy/water efficiency.
* Manage procurement processes for environmental projects/contracts.
* Manage consultants and contractors where required, review technical reports, and progress solutions to technical issues that arise.
* Investigate and develop reporting dashboards/systems for monitoring/trending key performance indicators in the area of Environment & Sustainability.
* Other duties assigned by the Generation Environment and Test Team.
Key Requirements
* A primary degree in environmental science/environmental engineering, or equivalent.
* Minimum experience of 7 years in industry, particularly in environmental management on regulated sites.
* Experience with Environmental Management Systems, Industrial Emission Licences, and Green House Gas Permits.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of EU/Irish/UK Environmental legislation requirements.
* Full driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland and access to a car.
* Experience in areas such as Environmental Management Systems, Industrial Emission Licences, and Green House Gas Permits is highly desirable.
Work Arrangements
* This position will be based in our offices in Dublin or Cork.
* Travel to and from other office locations and generation stations sites will feature as part of this role.
* We offer flexible working arrangements, combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment.
* The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week.
About Us
* Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to a net zero carbon future.
* Progressive working model.
* Career development through mentoring and training.
* Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities.
* Networking opportunities.
* Credit Union.
* Access to staff well-being programmes.
* Generous parental leave entitlements.
* Strong values-based and inclusive culture.
* Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.