Wastewater & Environmental Compliance Technician

IRISH DISTILLERS LTD; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Annual product allowances

Health & Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Irish Distillers is seeking an Environmental Process Technician to support wastewater treatment operations, environmental compliance and site facilities at the Midleton and Dungourney sites.

The role focuses on monitoring WWTP performance, regulatory reporting, audits and sustainability initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment. A permanent, on-site position offering development in water management.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing, food and beverage, utilities, pharmaceutical or industrial environment.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Strong understanding of environmental management principles and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret environmental and operational data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working safely with chemical agents and environmental systems.
• Demonstrated interest in wastewater treatment, water management or environmental process operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and support the day-to-day performance of the Midleton Distillery Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).
• Monitor wastewater treatment processes, analyse plant performance data and identify opportunities for optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Monitor wastewater and stormwater management systems to ensure environmental compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and escape treatment plant or environmental system deviations in accordance with site procedures.
• Support wastewater sampling, testing, reporting and regulatory compliance activities.
• Monitor, maintain and verify environmental monitoring equipment, including TOC monitoring systems.
• Support water reduction, water reuse and water recycling projects across site operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving environmental performance and resource efficiency.

Education

Third-level qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Interest in wastewater treatment and water management

Job description

Irish Distillers is seeking an Environmental Process Technician to support wastewater treatment operations, environmental compliance and site facilities at the Midleton and Dungourney sites.

The role focuses on monitoring WWTP performance, regulatory reporting, audits and sustainability initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment. A permanent, on-site position offering development in water management.