Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland’s €3bn, 14,758km national gas network, which is considered one of the safest and most modern renewables-ready gas networks in Europe
Over 720,000 Irish homes and businesses trust Ireland’s gas network to provide efficient and reliable energy to meet their heating, cooking, manufacturing and transport needs.
The gas network is the cornerstone of Ireland’s energy system, securely supplying more than 30% of Ireland’s total energy and almost 50% of the country’s electricity generation.
Gas Networks Ireland is aiming to deliver a repurposed, resized and fully decarbonised gas network by 2045. Its “Pathway to a Net Zero Carbon Network” envisions transforming the existing gas network into two separate systems carrying 100% renewable gas, one dedicated to biomethane and the other to green hydrogen, with the potential to carry approximately 30% biomethane and 70% green hydrogen, as well as offering significant long term energy export opportunities.
Gas Networks is an organisation with a very strong legacy and a culture founded on pride in our purpose, to keep Irelands energy moving, and commitment to our vision, to be at the heart of Irelands energy future. Our organisational values demonstrate what is important across the organisation including building on our experience across our organisation to build towards our sustainable future, doing what's right for each other and for the people and communities that we serve and finally energised for the change of our future towards a renewable energy landscape. Throughout your career in Gas Networks Ireland, you will be part of an organisation that has a strong commitment to supporting and developing our workforce today and into the future. You will also have an opportunity to get involved in our ambitious iBelong programme ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for us all to thrive. Finally, our Time to Talk Mental Health programme and our wellbeing initiatives ensure we provide support across many areas as you work in our organisation.
The Role
The Network Operations within Gas Networks Ireland is responsible for executing field work safely and efficiently in support of the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of network assets.
Reporting to the Senior Field Operations Engineer is responsible for delivery of the operational activities on the transmission and distribution networks within their region. The Field Operations Engineer C&I will have the following responsib
Duties and Responsibilities
- Delivery of all C&I operational activities planned, corrective, reactive and emergent across the GNI Network, taking responsibility for their safe completion on time, within scope and within budget.
- Identification and Delivery of budgetary efficiencies.
- Delivery of designated capital projects as and when required.
- Managing C&I operational activities in line with GNI Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
- Providing flexibility to work across regions as required addressing operational needs.
- Working with a team of Engineers, Coordinators, Technologists, Support Staff and Technicians drawn from both GNI and Contractor resources.
- Building strategic relationships across key areas within Gas Networks Ireland and our stakeholder community to ensure Field Operations priorities are reflected across all relevant policies, procedures, plans and schedules.
- Liaising with Scheduling and Dispatch around planned, corrective, reactive operations activities to ensure field operations are providing a safe, effective and efficient service.
- Cross-skilling of operational resources between the transmission and distribution networks.
- Raise risks and issues as appropriate to the Senior C&I Field Operations Engineer.
- Liaise with Consultants and Third Parties as required.
- Participate in the on call rota as required.
- Drive the continued improvement of operational processes and procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Engineering degree or other relevant qualification.
Minimum of 4 years Natural Gas or related technical environment experience.
Knowledge of hazardous areas with ATEX certified equipment.
Knowledge of operating and maintaining SCADA / Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Proven track record in the area of field operations/maintenance.
Proven track record providing exemplary customer service.
Proven track record in change control management of processes and procedures.
Provide coaching in the development of the technical skills and abilities in others.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, coupled with the ability to generate innovative technical solutions as required.
Clear communication style and will be able to influence others effectively.
Demonstrated a commitment to developing new skills in yourself and others.
Driver of high standards for individual, team and organisational accomplishment and delivering desired results.
Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion, along with the ability to communicate complex information to others.
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 26th February 2026
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.
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