Senior Analyst, Energy Safety Division

As a Senior Analyst in the Energy Safety Division, you will have the opportunity to develop technical knowledge and expertise in the area of safety regulatory policy making, compliance monitoring and enforcement while assisting the CRU to achieve its strategic objectives.

The CRU will provide you with ongoing support and training, and there will be ample opportunity for professional development, allowing you to maximise your potential.

We are seeking candidates with experience in engineering, process safety, science, regulation, law and other relevant fields to join our energy safety division.

A shortlist of suitable candidates may be established to fill potential future positions within the organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to a manager or head of function, the successful candidate will have a varied role involving both policy and technical analysis in a dynamic environment. Energy Safety Senior Analyst roles typically include activities such as:

• Leading and delivering on projects within the CRU, as delegated by the manager
• Preparing and managing consultation and decision papers, preparing reports and making presentations both internally and externally
• Procuring and managing external consultants to provide expert input to projects
• Supporting technical inspectors in:
• monitoring compliance of industry through conducting audits, inspections
• safety case assessment
• analysing safety data and trends
• gas incident investigations
• managing findings and remedial action plans
• taking enforcement/prosecution actions
• Stakeholder management, including CRU interaction with the relevant industry groups/fora, the general public, government departments, state agencies, European and International groups
• Updating internal and external procedures as part of continuous improvement
• Collaborating with the team on all aspects of implementing work plans, which may also include:
• reviewing performance reports to ensure compliance with agreed service level agreements and contractual obligations
• managing support contracts
• complaint management
• supporting safety information initiatives
• Researching policy issues and identification of data/trends, using this to suggest policy courses of action for the CRU
• Carrying out such other functions as may be required from time to time to fulfil the business objectives of the CRU and as appropriate to the grade

The above list is not exhaustive.

While the successful candidate will be assigned to a particular team within the CRU, they will also be expected to contribute to the work of the wider Division/CRU as requirements dictate.

Essential Requirements

Candidates must have on or before the closing date for applications the following:

• An honours degree, NFQ Level 8 equivalent, in a relevant discipline (including but not limited to engineering, proce ss safety, science, regulation, law and other relevant fields) to join our energy safety division
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an energy, safety, regulation, process industry or a related sector.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in a high hazard, process or safety management environment
• Knowledge of risk management and safety case regimes;
• Experience in carrying out audits and inspections;
• Ability to take qualitative and quantitative information and analyse/challenge it in a constructive manner.
• Experience in drafting documentation to communicate complex issues/information in a clear and concise manner.
• Knowledge/experience of existing and developing policy frameworks in the regulated water or energy sectors.
• Experience working in a sector-specific regulator or other governmental organisation.
• Experience in delivering presentations independently to various types of audiences
• Familiarity with the national/EU legal framework under which the CRU operates

Application Procedure

• To apply for this full-time opportunity, candidates must submit an application from for this opportunity before the closing date for applications – (Monday, 12th January 2026, 12 pm -to be received not later than 12 pm). Please click the Apply Now button below. As part of the application form candidates will be required to upload a Cover Letter and C.V. which clearly demonstrates how they meet the key requirements of the role.
• The application form can be found here - Career Opportunities | The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) (cpl.com)
• Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland at the time of application.
• The CRU do not reimburse any expenses incurred by candidates during the interview process.
• Any candidate requiring any accommodation for interview or other elements of the selection process should notify us at cru@cpl.ie so that appropriate arrangements can be made.