Graduate scheme
•€30,000 - €34,999
GAS NETWORKS IRELAND GRADUATE PROGRAMME 2025 - 2027
About Us
Gas Networks Ireland is an organisation with a very strong legacy and a culture founded on pride in our purpose, to keep Ireland’s energy moving, and commitment to our vision, to be at the heart of Ireland’s energy future.
Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland’s €2.8bn, 14,725km national gas network, which is considered one of the safest and most modern renewables-ready gas networks in the world. Over 720,000 homes and businesses trust Ireland’s gas network to provide efficient and reliable energy to meet their heating, cooking, manufacturing and transport needs. By working to replace natural gas with renewable gases, such as biomethane and green hydrogen, and complementing intermittent renewable electricity, Gas Networks Ireland is supporting Ireland’s journey to a cleaner energy future.
Our values demonstrate what is important across the organisation, including building on our experience and working towards our sustainable future, doing what’s right for each other and for the people and communities that we serve. We’re energised for change as we transition to 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 in. Some of our Networks include our Rainbow; Ethnicity & Cultural; Neurodiverse & Ability and NextGen resource groups. Finally, our Time to Talk Mental Health programme and our wellbeing initiatives ensure we provide support across the business.
The Programme
As a participant on this programme, you will have the opportunity to benefit from rotations that will allow you to gain experience on some of the largest energy infrastructure projects in the country and be supported in your journey through a structured learning programme. On successful completion of the two-year programme, all participants will receive a formal Certification of Completion.
Experience
As a participant in the Gas Networks Ireland Graduate Programme, you will gain invaluable experience working in a selection of the following areas, some of which may include:
- Engineering projects
- Future technology/materials development
- IT/Engineering technology/Operational technology
- Sustainability
- Gas transportation/grid control
- Gas safety
- Asset management
In addition to best in class mentoring and on the job development, you will be given significant technical and personal development opportunities as part of the Graduate Programme. We also offer a wide range of Learning & Development opportunities for you to avail of.
On completion of this unique two-year programme, you will have gained invaluable experience and knowledge of each sector. Furthermore, you will have acquired a well-rounded perspective of the industry that will benefit your career, regardless of which area you choose to specialise in, giving you a significant competitive advantage over your peers.
Successful completion of the programme will require you to complete a number of rotations.
A competitive and fair salary will be offered.
Placements will be on a full-time basis, starting in September 2025.
The Person
To be a successful candidate in this application process:
- You are a recent or prospective graduate/postgraduate in a STEM discipline (please note that applicants from Accounting and Finance disciplines are not being sought currently)
- You have a track record of academic success with Graduate or Post Graduate Qualification (minimum L8).
- You are a natural problem solver who relishes working in diverse teams, and you have strong communication skills.
- You naturally demonstrate initiative, innovation and drive, and a pride in the work you deliver.
- You should also have strong IT skills with advanced MS Office and some Project Management software experience is desirable.
- You must be fully eligible to work in Ireland for the duration of the programme.
- You will preferably hold a full Driver’s Licence
The Application Process
If you would like to be part of this exciting opportunity, please complete the application process online at www.gasnetworks.ie/gradprogramme by COB Friday 18th October 2024.
Please note that successful applicants will be required to attend assessment centres as part of the Graduate Programme recruitment process.
The Assessment centres will take place on the 18th & 19th November in Dublin and on the 21st November in Cork.
More Details
Salary
€30,000 - €34,999
Apply by
18.10.2024
Locations
Cork & Dublin