Head of Function

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Ireland Cpl Resources - TEG Full time

Job Title: Head of Function (Infrastructure), Energy Safety

Starting Salary: €106,818 (Salary Scale: €106,818 - €126,600)

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, 24th January 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.

ABOUT THE JOB

Energy Safety Regulation

The CRU has a key role in protecting public safety and the prevention of major accidents in Ireland's energy sector. This includes safety regulation of:

  • Gas (networks, supply, storage, use and liquefied petroleum gas distribution);
  • Petroleum (upstream (onshore and offshore) exploration and production of hydrocarbons);
  • Gas installers and electrical contractors.

Our public safety remit also includes ensuring electrical contractors and gas installers operate to relevant national standards to protect life and property as well as promoting customer awareness of safety.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Energy Safety Division consists of 25 staff, 9 of whom are inspectors/technical specialists.

The Head of Function (Infrastructure) will be responsible for safety regulation of the following sectors:

  • Under the CRU's Gas Safety Framework:
    • Natural gas transmission and distribution network including biomethane injection;
    • LPG distribution networks;
    • Shipper and suppliers including CNG suppliers;
    • Ongoing investigations;
  • Under the CRU's Petroleum Safety Framework:
    • Offshore and onshore designated petroleum activities including well work, production and decommissioning.

General Duties and Responsibilities

General responsibilities of a Head of Function include but are not limited to:

  • Providing strategic management and continual improvement of one or more functions within a division;
  • Overseeing the implementation of strategic objectives while managing risk;
  • Managing and providing support and guidance to Inspectors/Specialists, Analysts/Regulatory Officers, Administration Officers;
  • Developing, evaluating and reviewing business plans including inspection programme and budgets;
  • Cultivating a culture of cross-divisional collaboration and one team approach across the organisation;
  • Providing direct support and expert advice to Commissioners/Directors and wider organisation;
  • Participating in international meetings e.g., peer regulators;
  • Providing ongoing coaching and mentoring to team members.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the Head of Function (Infrastructure) include, but are not limited to:

  • Overseeing compliance monitoring, safety case assessment, safety permits and incident investigations for sector;
  • Leading on enforcement action and follow up actions for sector;
  • Leading engagement with relevant regulated entities including chairing relevant meetings;
  • Managing input into safety regulatory policy, legislation and promotion and public awareness campaigns for sector;
  • Leading development and management of competence assurance programme;
  • Leading revision and management of CRU procedures for relevant sector;
  • Managing support contracts;
  • Revision of relevant Memoranda of Understanding;
  • Publishing inspector led compliance monitoring/investigation documents;
  • Liaison for CRU representation on National Standards Authority of Ireland Technical Committees;
  • Appointed as an Authorised Officer (relevant powers for sector);
  • 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

  1. Candidates must have on or before the closing date for applications the following:
  2. Significant experience in risk management in a major hazard industry or significant experience in a regulatory, process industry, civil or mechanical engineering, or offshore/onshore oil/gas/petrochemical environment;
  3. Degree in Engineering/other relevant discipline (e.g. Civil/Mechanical/Process/Pipelines/Safety and Reliability);
  4. Experience in the development and/or assessment of Safety cases;
  5. Experience of hazard analysis, risk assessment, mitigation and control;
  6. Substantial experience in carrying out audits and inspections;
  7. Experience in incident investigations;
  8. Experience in relation to safety management systems;
  9. Full clean B driver's licence.

Desirable Requirements

  • Previous experience in a regulatory capacity;
  • Relevant experience in the energy industry;
  • Working knowledge of relevant gas/petroleum standards, codes of practice and international best practice in the gas/petroleum industry;
  • Experience of participating in technical working groups;
  • Experience of facilitating productive relationships with external stakeholders and regulatory authorities.

THE PACKAGE

Salary

Starting salary of €106,818

Salary scale: €106,818 - €126,600

  • *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 – (24th January 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 form can be found here - Career Opportunities | The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)
  • 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 accommodation for interview or other elements of the selection process should notify us so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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