Graduate Environmental Engineer

Graduate Environmental Engineers

Irish Cement Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of CRH plc and has manufactured cement in Ireland in excess of 85 years. It operates two cement-manufacturing facilities, one situated in Platin, approximately 5km from Drogheda, Co. Louth and a second in Castlemungret, Co. Limerick. Production uses the most advanced, energy-efficient technology to create a range of high-quality cements to the highest Irish and International standards.

Irish Cement Limited is seeking to recruit Graduate Environmental Engineers to join the 3-year Graduate Development Programme at both the Platin and Limerick cement works. The successful candidates will report to the Works Environmental Manager. The role requires a strong technical background combined with excellent interpersonal skills to interact with internal (various departments at all stages of the production process) and external (EPA, Neighbours, Accreditation bodies) stakeholders.

Purpose:

The key responsibilities of the position are to provide assistance to the Environmental Manager primarily for the production, but also for the maintenance departments, including but not limited to:

• IE Licence application, compliance and correspondence
• Green House Gas (GHG) reporting and monitoring under EU ETS
• Group (CRH) environmental reporting
• ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and BES 6001 compliance and internal auditing
• Environmental engineering and performance monitoring
• Relevant Health and Safety awareness and contributions

Other Duties are as follows:

• Assist on any IE licence and GHG related queries
• Liaising with Production and Maintenance departments
• Preparation and recording of documentation, correspondence, manuals/processes.
• Assist with environmental projects and both energy and process improvement assignments
• Resolve environmental engineering problems and implementation of improvement programs

Candidates should ideally possess:

• A degree qualification in Environmental Engineering or related discipline, relevant industry experience would be an advantage.
• Proven track record of excellent communication and relationship building skills
• A pro-active, self-starter with proven technical skills and business acumen

Ideal Candidates will be aiming for a 1.1 /minimum 2.1 honours degree. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will be a distinct advantage.

Graduates will also take part in the CRH management development program, which will guide you through a semi-structured program across the various sections of the business in order to develop technical, interpersonal, commercial and management skills. ( www.itpcement.com )

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme with Employer contribution
• Share Participation Scheme (Revenue Approved)
• Paid Holidays (22 days)
• Training & Development on the Graduate Development Programme for Leadership and Management and ITP-Cement/CRH.
• Mentoring support & Performance Management
• On-site Nurse and access to Company doctor
• Company phone & laptop
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidized canteen on site
• Bike-to-Work Scheme

How to apply:

• Email your CV to: careers@irishcement.ie
• Subject heading "Graduate Environmental Engineer”.
• Visit irishcement.ie/careers