Senior Technical Inspector

Job Title: Senior Technical Inspector

Starting Salary: *€88, (Salary scale: €88, - €,) *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, 6th October

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.

About the Job

In relation to our safety role, this manifests itself, for example, with the introduction of traditional, lower carbon fuels into new sectors (e.g. biomethane injection into the natural gas network, compressed natural gas in transport). In addition, the Government has published a national Hydrogen Strategy. Consideration will need to be given to how Ireland addresses the safety risks associated with these new and emerging sectors, and CRU's role in that.

The Senior Technical Inspector will manage/ co-manage Safety Analysts/Administrative Officers and work with other Inspectors/Specialists, Managers, Safety Analysts, Administrative Officers and where appropriate, external technical consultants, in the discharge of their role. While the successful candidate will initially be posted to the Energy Safety Infrastructure sector, the individual will also contribute to the wider Energy Safety Division and organisation as requirements dictate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Technical Inspector specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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.

The above list is not exhaustive. While the successful candidate will be assigned to a particular team within the CRU, they will also be expected to contribute to the work of the wider Division/CRU as requirements dictate.

Essential Requirements

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

Significant experience related to gas transmission and/or distribution design, construction, commissioning and maintenance;

Significant experience in a regulatory, process industry, civil or mechanical engineering, or gas pipelines/networks environment;

Degree in Engineering/other relevant discipline (e.g. Civil /Mechanical/Process/Pipelines /Safety and Reliability);

Experience of hazard analysis, risk assessment, mitigation and control;

Substantial experience in carrying out audits and inspections;

Experience in relation to safety management systems; and;

Full clean B driver's licence. 

The Package

Starting salary of €88,

*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 from for this opportunity before the closing date for applications – (Monday, 6th October , 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 - 

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 so that appropriate arrangements can be made