Environmental & Chemistry Specialist, Aghada

Position Description  

 

Aghada Power Station is managed, maintained, and operated to strict efficiency, environmental and availability standards in a competitive commercial market. The station is part of the Generating and Trading division of the ESB. ESB Aghada Station consists of a 450 MW Alstom single shaft combined cycle gas turbine and 3 x 90 MW Alstom dual fuel open cycle gas turbines & any other GT assets associated with site. 

  

This is an opportunity for an ambitious, high performing candidate to work in a dynamic, rewarding and results focused environment. 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Duties of the role includes but may not be limited to:

 

• Ensure compliance with Industrial Emissions Licence, Green House Gas Permit and maintaining ISO 14001 accreditation. Review site projects compliance with IEL/GHG permit at concept stage and follow through to delivery and integration with existing EMS/IELGHG.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Environmental legislation, accredited external standards and general corporate and GT standards and guidelines, Advise station management of instances requiring notification to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
• Coordinate on-site sampling, monitoring, and reporting in accordance with licence conditions and for operational performance. Provide Environmental metrics. Timely reports to EPA, Corporate, G&T/EMPEMP Quarterly KPI’s on Environment compliance, CSRD (Corporate, monthly and annual returns to EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Liaise with members of the public, professional bodies, and suppliers on compliance & legal related issues.
• Ensure compliance with Chemistry and Safety company standards, including legionella control, Performing regular inspections, audits & assessments to identify and evaluate potential on-site environmental & safety hazards.
• Manage Chemical Inventory, Storage, and control on site, Review risk assessments, method statements & prepare work permits for Environmental/Chemistry contractors.
• Training of operatives/staff including training staff on emissions compliance and good waste management practices and other required training, as necessary.
• Any other duties assigned to you by station management team in Aghada

 

 

Experience and Qualifications

 

Essential

 

• A  third level qualification in Environment, chemistry, chemical engineering.  or equivalent  with at least 5 years  experience. 
• Knowledge & experience of ISO14001. IE (Industrial Emissions) Licences & GHG permits. Specialist knowledge of Health, Chemical Safety and Environment Legislation & Standards.   Strong administration/ computer skills &  commercial,communication
• Inter-personal skills,  who can work closely with the management team and staff to ensure compliance across all site departments, and work with specialist teams within ESB. 
• Must have experience managing contractors from an Environmental, Chemistry and safety perspective. Must have a proven record of accomplishment in managing projects and delivering results.
• Hold a full valid driving licence, access to a car and valid to drive in Ireland. 

 

Desirable  

 

• Experience with EPA in terms of IEL/GHG compliance & stakeholder management & Environmental management system ISO14001. 
• Extensive working knowledge & use of EDEN, Good knowledge of Irish environmental legislation, codes of practice and standards
• Strong Auditing skills

 

 

Location  

 

This position will be based in ESB Aghada Generating Station, Whitegate, Midleton, Co. Cork P25XE94

 

 

Reporting To 

 

Chemical & Environmental manager

 

 

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