Your new company

Hays has been retained to recruit a Pipeline Protection Engineer for our client, who is a Semi-State Utilities Company with bases throughout Ireland.

Your new role

• Develop and manage interfaces with key stakeholders such as Local Authorities, National Roads Authority, Railway Procurement Agency, Fire Services, and Electrical Infrastructure operators.
• Liaise with third parties regarding development near Transmission Pipelines or Distribution Strategic Mains, including:

• Local Authorities
• Architects, Engineers, and Planning Consultants
• Property Developers
• Electrical Infrastructure developers and operators
• Landowners and Farmers
• Contractors and Utilities

• Approve and issue maps, drawings, and relevant codes of practice using technologies such as GIS and DBYD online.
• Maintain a database documenting all third-party activity near pipelines.
• Prepare and issue monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for internal use and regulatory reporting.
• Assess development proposals and participate in forums to evaluate their impact on pipeline safety.
• Initiate pipe protection measures and supervise construction where necessary.
• Advise third parties on appropriate procedures during development.
• Participate in safety campaigns and stakeholder information sessions.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for third-party liaison and development near pipelines.
• Coordinate with Agricultural Liaison Officers and the Distribution DBYD team to ensure consistency.
• Work with inspectors and operations teams to track and resolve queries.
• Provide updates and escalate risks or issues to the Senior Pipeline Safety Engineer.
• Lead improvement initiatives for tracking and managing third-party development enquiries.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience, ideally with knowledge of Transmission and/or Distribution natural gas processes and construction techniques.
• Understanding of safety management and risk assessment principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and gain commitment.
• Excellent communication skills across all mediums.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective information-gathering procedures.
• Proactive approach to learning and applying new knowledge.
• High personal performance standards and results-driven mindset.
• Good understanding of business operations and the commercial impact of technical decisions.
• Proven ability to manage complex issues and communicate them effectively.

What you'll get in return

• Salary €50k to €60k + package

What you need to do now

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