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Gas Networks Ireland
Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland’s €2.7bn, 14,617km national gas network, which is considered one of the safest and most modern gas networks in the world. Over 706,000 Irish homes and businesses trust Ireland’s gas network to provide affordable and reliable energy to meet their heating, cooking, and transport needs.
The gas network is the cornerstone of Ireland’s energy system, securely supplying more than 30% of Ireland’s total energy, including 40% of all heating and over 50% of the country’s electricity generation. By facilitating the roll-out of new technologies such as CNG in transport and replacing natural gas with renewable gases such as biomethane and hydrogen, Gas Networks Ireland is working to deliver a net-zero carbon gas network and support Ireland’s journey to a cleaner energy future.
Gas Networks Ireland is a commercial semi-state organisation committed to growth, innovation, safety and sustainability. The company is an employer of choice for many, providing a dynamic, modern and inclusive workplace for its staff to grow and develop throughout their career.
The Role:
Reporting to the Gas Technical Competency Training Centre Manager, the Training Co-ordinator will have responsibility for developing and delivering face to face gas technical and safety related training, identifying and implementing training programmes, developing and conducting relevant competency assessments, assisting in developing an annual training plan, supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of 3rd party accreditation(s) and ensuring compliance with national standards through training initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Delivery of Technical Training in E, C & I technical areas which may include Gas Detectors, ATEX, Calibration of Measuring Equipment, Pressure & Temperature Transmitters, Cathodic Protection, Gas Quality, Control Systems, Operations Procedures and general E, C & I activities.
• Supporting apprentice training programmes, in field training and assessments, apprentice mentor training and co-ordinating apprentice portfolios / records
• Developing and delivering gas technical and safety training for GNI staff, contractors, and new industry entrants, e.g., Non-Routine Operations, Permitry.
• Delivering training in the GNI Training Centre at NSC Finglas and at locations around the country as required
• Developing training plans, courses, programmes, and materials
• Developing training related and field assessments.
• Undertaking formal competency assessments in the training centre and in the field
• Liaison and co-ordination with relevant external training providers, equipment suppliers and manufacturers.
• Oversee development, upkeep and maintenance of E, C&I equipment in the Technical Training Centre, NSC
• Scheduling and coordinating attendance of attendees at the Networks Technical Training Centre in Finglas and other relevant locations.
• Providing technical services to the wider business, including testing / trialling of new equipment and processes.
• Developing and delivering training materials, toolbox talks, briefings etc. to meet competency requirements.
• Developing training materials based on Irish Technical/Safety Standards, work instructions, operational procedures and the GNI Safety, Quality, Risk and Environmental Management Systems
• Extending access to training materials via design, promotion, and delivery of briefings/courses
• Overseeing the qualifications and competence profiles of staff and contractors
• Compliance with and input to the ongoing development of procedures associated with accreditation from external training and development bodies.
• Undertaking various technical training courses as required for maintaining and developing training capabilities.
• Ensuring the personnel and training centre records and files are correctly maintained.
• Other duties as required from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
• Qualification in Electrical & Instrumentation or relevant discipline essential (minimum National Senior Trades Cert or diploma)
• Minimum of 5 years practical gas technical work experience essential
• Experience and/or qualification in Technical Training desirable
• Experience and/or qualification in Electrical Works in Hazardous Areas desirable
• Training and qualification in Safety at Work legislation desirable
• Proven ability to create and develop good working relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals, coupled with the ability to gain commitment from others.
• Experience with identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas and implementing solutions.
• Have excellent analytical skills and be able to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements and propose and implement solutions.
• Previous experience in a training, coaching or instructional role an advantage.
• Communication skills, particularly with an audience/group an advantage
• Proactively identifying new areas of learning and using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job
• Ability to set own high standards of performance and delivering desired results.
Applications, including current Curriculum Vitae, should be emailed to the following address stating the job title and reference number in the subject line of your email: recruit@gasnetworks.ie
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is the
17th October 2023
Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
Gas Networks Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and
through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
