Asset Data Governance Analyst

Grade and SalaryE(€50,223- €75,334)

Job Description

We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.

Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth.

We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.

Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.

The Role: 

The Asset Management and Sustainability area is responsible for the development of asset policies, strategies and plans to determine the significant investment required into Ireland’s infrastructure. The area drives investment and the Sustainability and Innovation agenda for the organisation and leads on Environmental Regulation and Compliance activities, ensuring the quality of water and wastewater is continuously monitored. The Asset Management function is responsible for strategic planning, prioritisation, and development of Uisce Éireann’s Capital Works pipeline. The function plays a key role in promoting collaboration and co-ordination of activities across the three asset functions as well as providing environmental assessment and management expertise across Uisce Éireann

The Asset Intelligence team’s purpose is to connect their customers with quality asset data to drive insights and support decision making. The scope of the team's responsibility covers 4 main areas: Asset Data Insights and Stakeholder Management, Asset Data Management, Asset Data Governance and Special Projects

Reporting to the Asset Data Governance Lead, the Asset Data Governance Analyst is responsible for defining and owning the data governance model for all asset information on behalf of Uisce Éireann, including definition and management of the standards, security and governance policies & procedures for asset data capture, asset data change, and asset data provision.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the design and maintenance of Asset Hierarchies to be adopted by Asset Management and the wider Uisce Éireann business

• Define and continually review & update the asset data governance standards to be adopted by Uisce Éireann drawing on wider Uisce Éireann requirements, particularly Asset Policy and Operations & Maintenance, and drive implementation and adoption of said data standards

• Ensure that data governance and standards:

• Adhere to and support regulatory and Uisce Éireann company objectives

• Align with the needs of the Asset Management and Operations & Maintenance teams and other consumers of asset information across the organisation (e.g. Regulation and Strategy teams)

• Manage regular data quality assurance checks and audits to ensure sufficient asset data integrity and compliance with data governance standards & policies.

• Work closely with counterparts from Asset Management, Operations & Maintenance etc. to resolve asset data quality or governance issues

• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of relevant procedures and standards related to asset information

• Support direct reports in shaping and implementing efficient and effective processes, and adopt the best practice asset data governance procedures

• Ensure that asset databases in key Uisce Éireann systems, e.g. Maximo and GIS systems are maintained and are fit for purpose

• Act as an expert user within the company for asset-related information

• Identify opportunities to improve data quality and the governance process, improve data security and optimise the cost of data management

• Contribute to the development of business processes/ procedures

• Contribute to achieving the objectives and targets of the Asset Management Business plans

General Duties and Responsibilities 

• Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business

• Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards

• Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation

• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience

• Experience using Asset Information Systems (e.g. GIS, Maximo) an advantage

• Experience auditing ISO management systems (e.g. Asset Management, Quality) desirable

• Ability to develop effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders and ability to look for and listen to diverse perspectives. 

• Proven track record in resolving complex issues, along with the ability to communicate information to others. 

• Strong background in upholding organisational values through decision-making and constructive actions 

• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements, and propose and implement solutions

• Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with

• business strategy and requirements

• Ability to proactively identify new areas of improvement and implement new ways to do things.

• Experience in taking ownership of safety responsibilities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

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