Senior Technical Inspector (Gas)

Job Title: Senior Technical Inspector (Gas)

Starting Salary: *€87,199 (Salary scale: €87,199 - 113,853) *Please see below for further information. 

Location: The Exchange, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Hybrid working: Up to 3 days per week

Closing Date: 12.00 pm, Monday, 12th May 2025

Tenure: Appointment will be on a permanent basis subject to successful passing of the probationary period.

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)

Our client the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business ensuring safe, secure and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers.  Our Values are at the core of everything that we do.

Find out more about the CRU at: https://www.cru.ie/

ABOUT THE JOB

The Energy Safety Division consists of 25 staff, 9 of whom are inspectors/technical specialists. A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Technical Inspector within the Energy Safety Division. The CRU are inviting applications for this permanent position, from qualified, experienced individuals to play a key role. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing safety case compliance assurance programs to meet Gas Safety Framework requirements;  
• Carrying out and reporting on inspections and audits on the natural gas and LPG network(s) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) installations; 
• Carrying out and reporting on incident investigations and making recommendations for improvements to regulatory frameworks; 
• Providing judgement as to whether an operator is in compliance with the Gas Safety Framework; 
• Recommending regulatory enforcement action in accordance with CRU processes and managing follow up actions; 
• Managing and supporting direct reports in terms of coaching, mentoring, along with skills transfer and development;  
• Carrying out appraisals for each direct report through CRU annual appraisal process; 
• Providing input into CRU policies/guidelines/procedures as required;  
• Liaising with relevant national and international bodies as appropriate, including other regulatory bodies – e.g. the Health and Safety Authority;  
• Participating in technical committees under the National Standards Authority of Ireland; 
• Contributing to the overall delivery of the CRU’s strategy; 
• Peer reviewing of documents, as requested; 
• Advising and supporting the Commission, Senior Management Team and wider organisation on relevant regulatory or technical issues, and; 
• Carrying out such other functions as may be required from time to time to support the Energy Safety Division and fulfil the business objectives of the CRU. 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Essential Requirements

Candidates must have on or before the closing date for applications the following:

1. Significant experience related to gas transmission and/or distribution design, construction, commissioning and maintenance; 
2. Significant experience in a regulatory, process industry, civil or mechanical engineering, or gas pipelines/networks environment;  
3. Degree in Engineering/other relevant discipline (e.g. Civil /Mechanical/Process/Pipelines /Safety and Reliability);  
4. Experience of hazard analysis, risk assessment, mitigation and control; 
5. Substantial experience in carrying out audits and inspections;  
6. Experience in relation to safety management systems; and; 

Desirable Requirements

1. Experience in the development and/or assessment of Safety cases;  
2. Experience in incident investigations; 
3. Working knowledge of relevant gas standards, codes of practice and international best practice in the gas industry;  
4. Knowledge and understanding of the function and operation of process safety instrumentation and equipment; 
5. Relevant experience in the energy industry; 
6. Experience of pipeline surveillance, operation, incident response, crisis management, defect assessment, welding, non-destructive testing, hydro-testing, pipeline inspection;  
7. Experience of equipment commissioning and qualification of equipment; and; 
8. Experience of participating in technical working groups. 

THE PACKAGE

*Starting salary of €87,199

• Salary scale: €87,199 - 113,853
• *Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale.
• The rate of remuneration may be adjusted in line with Government pay policy.
• Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant.
• Salary increments will be awarded annually, subject to satisfactory performance.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• To apply for this full-time opportunity, candidates must submit an application form for this opportunity before the closing date for applications – (Monday, 12th May 2025 , 12 pm - to be received not later than 12 pm)
• As part of the application form candidates will be required to upload a Cover Letter and C.V. which clearly demonstrates how they meet the key requirements of the role.
• The application from can be found here - Career Opportunities | The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) (cpl.com)
• Candidates must be eligible to work full time in Ireland at time of application.
• The CRU do not reimburse any expenses incurred by candidates during the interview process.
• Any candidate requiring any accommodation for interview or other elements of the selection process should notify us at [email protected] so that appropriate arrangements can be made.