Water Network Operations Specialist

Uisce Éireann; Ireland; On-site; EUR 32,976 - 40,304; Full time

Job summary

Uisce Éireann is seeking a field-based Operations professional within Asset Operations to support water and wastewater service delivery, safety, and maintenance planning regionally. You will operate the water network, respond to alarms, perform routine maintenance, support compliance and sampling, inform customers, and coordinate with local authorities and contractors.

A full Irish Category B driving licence is required; starting salary is €36,640 and you must reside within a reasonable distance

Qualifications

• Secondary level education or equivalent work experience.
• Full, clean, and valid Irish Category B driving licence; additional licence categories are an advantage.
• Experience and understanding of working within a strong health & safety culture.
• Knowledge of the water network, infrastructure, and operations (advantage).
• Sound knowledge and experience of skills required for water network infrastructure and operations (preferred).
• Basic awareness or understanding of water networks and processes (advantage).
• Experience using IT systems.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in environments that may be uncomfortable or hazardous (e.g., hazardous chemicals, sewage, confined spaces, lone working, deep water, animals). Successful completion of occupational health assessment is required.
• Literacy skills.
• Experience working within Water Services and/or other utilities (advantage).

Responsibilities

• Operate the water network and perform routine maintenance on assets.
• Monitor chemical dosing measures and support sampling activities.
• Inform customers about issues and resolutions, investigate escalated complaints.
• Support customer teams and liaise with stakeholders.
• Represent Uisce Éireann in the field as first responder and advise on policies.
• Investigate interventions on the network and escalate as required.
• Operate valves following controlled procedures to avoid adverse impacts.
• Respond to alarms and investigate incidents to ensure service.
• Support incident and emergency response with health and safety compliance.
• Record data and close work orders in systems.
• Handle admin tasks and engage with stakeholders.
• Issue permits to work/access for contractors.

Skills

Driving licence B

Health & Safety awareness

Water network knowledge

IT systems proficiency

Problem solving

Customer service

Literacy

Hazardous environments

Education

Secondary level education

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Uisce Éireann is seeking a field-based Operations professional within Asset Operations to support water and wastewater service delivery, safety, and maintenance planning regionally. You will operate the water network, respond to alarms, perform routine maintenance, support compliance and sampling, inform customers, and coordinate with local authorities and contractors.

A full Irish Category B driving licence is required; starting salary is €36,640 and you must reside within a reasonable distance