Hydrogen Programme Analyst

at  Gas Networks Ireland

Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland’s €2.7bn, 14,664km national gas network, which is considered one of the safest and most modern renewables-ready gas networks in the world.
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, including 40% of all heating and almost 50% of the country’s electricity generation.
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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in an Engineering or equivalent related discipline with minimum 3 years’ experience, relevant to the role
• Good knowledge, understanding and experience of the Energy Industry and Markets
• Experience in Research, Design, Development & Demonstration is an advantage
• Experience in New Product or Service Development is an advantage
• Direct experience in the implementation of improvement programs, quality initiatives and management system standards
• Ability to keep abreast of new technology and industry developments is essential
• Highly numerate, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, good attention to detail.
• 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
• Have excellent analytical skills and be able to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements, and generate new ideas, and implement solutions
• 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
  11th of July 2024.
  Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
  Gas Networks Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

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THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Hydrogen Commercial Manager, the Programme Analyst will coordinate collaborative projects both with external stakeholders and internal departments and will assist in the development of business plans and assessments and support the development of the Hydrogen Programme in Gas Networks Ireland.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hydrogen Programme Delivery:
• Support the Hydrogen Commercial Manager in the management and development of the Hydrogen Programme in Gas Networks Ireland.
• Support internal departments on developments of the hydrogen programme with potential commercial application for the business.
• Coordinate the development and execution of collaboration or service contracts for the delivery of projects and the protection or dissemination of information.
• Support internal departments on developments of the hydrogen programme with potential commercial application for the business.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Engage with various external stakeholder groups such as technology centres, research institutes, academic organisations, state bodies, and commercial developers in the identification and development of Hydrogen projects that may support resolution of specific technical challenges, or progress technology readiness of topics towards commercialisation.
• Represent GNI interests on industry forums and stakeholder engagements on Hydrogen and industry meetings.
• Drive the promotion of hydrogen and the development and implementation of a communications plan to drive awareness internally and externally.
• Engagement and representation with European agencies and industry collaboration partners
• Funding and Business Cases:
• Support the evaluation and selection of projects for GNI funding or co-funding.
• Coordination and assistance in the development of business plans and commercial development proposals.
• Coordinate the execution and delivery of projects with external stakeholders and internal departments to ensure deliverables are achieved and outputs are disseminated as appropriate, including for consideration within potential business plans or commercialisation developments.
• Support the hydrogen team in tracking and managing the hydrogen budget
• Develop and progress projects and applications for external funding support under National or EU funding schemes.
• Coordination and assistance in the development of business plans and commercial development proposals.
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.