Our client Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is Ireland's independent energy and water regulator. The work of the CRU impacts every Irish home and business ensuring safe, secure and sustainable energy and water supplies for the benefit of all customers.
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Board.
The CRU regulates gas installers with respect to safety. The CRU carries out this function through the Registered Gas Installer (RGI) statutory regulatory scheme. The Gas Criteria Document sets out how the RGI scheme operates. The current qualification requirements to become an RGI are as follows:
An Advanced Craft Certificate in Gas Fitting, Electrical, Plumbing, or Refrigeration - Level 6 (NFQ).
or
Confirmation as a competent gas installer by the Panel of Experts as part of the Recognition of International Professional Qualifications for Gas Installers
and
A Domestic Gas Safety (DGS) award or equivalent.
or
Confirmation as a competent gas installer by the Panel of Experts as part of the Recognition of International Professional Qualifications for Gas Installers
or
Confirmation as a competent gas installer by the Recognition of Prior Learning Board.
Role Description
The Recognition of Prior Learning Board / Role Description
The function of the Board is to review and assess the applicants’:
· Professional Qualification(s)
· Additional post-qualifying education and training
· Professional work experience.
The Board must examine each application in accordance with the process determined by the CRU.
Applicants will be required to fill out an application form with the relevant details relating to their qualification(s) and professional experience. The role of the Recognition of Prior Learning Board (“the Board”) is to review the applications and assess if applicants have demonstrated an appropriate level of competence to be suitable to register as an RGI with the RGI scheme. Training will be provided to all Members appointed to the RPL by the CRU.
Location
It is expected that meetings will take place every month, or as required, either virtually via MS Teams or at the Commission for Regulation of Utilities’ (CRU’s) offices in Tallaght, Dublin 24.
The decision as to whether meetings take place virtually or in person, will be at the CRU’s discretion.
Remuneration
· € per application processed. It is estimated that there will be a total of approximately 15 applications per month, per Board Member (3 members assigned to each application).
· € per full day meeting or € per half day meeting plus reasonable expenses at Civil Service Rates, where meetings take place at the CRU’s office. It is estimated that the Board will meet monthly.
Time Requirements
Applications will be reviewed monthly, on an ongoing basis. Decisions of individual Panel Members on applications will be made electronically in advance of meetings, and a decision will be agreed at the meeting.
The number of applications to be completed monthly may increase or decrease, depending upon the number of applications received.
Board members will receive a monthly list of applications to be reviewed. It is expected that the Board Members will complete the review within the monthly timeline. The number of applications may fluctuate from month to month. It is expected that Board Members will be reasonably flexible in attending Board meetings and completing application reviews
The Candidate
Essential Criteria:
· Relevant work experience related to Ireland’s downstream natural gas/LPG industry
· Knowledge/experience of Irish vocational training qualifications – including apprenticeships – plumbing, refrigeration, gas fitting, electrical
· Working knowledge of relevant gas standards, codes of practice and international best practice in the gas industry
· Commitment to confidentiality and public safety.
Desirable requirements:
· Strong working knowledge of the RGI scheme
· Knowledge of Non-domestic gas installations
· Knowledge/experience of professional or academic recognition
· Previous experience of advising on gas installation sectors, for example as a subject matter expert
· Experience of working to specific deadlines to deliver on detailed high-level frameworks
· Previous experience in the regulatory and/or public sector.
How to Apply
A C.V. along with a Cover Letter which clearly demonstrates how you meet the key requirements of the role should be sent (by email) to. Please reference the position title in the email subject line.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 25th July, 12pm (to be received not later than 12 pm).
Short listed candidates will be invited to attend for interview and may be asked to make a short presentation on a brief that will be forwarded prior to interview. A two-stage interview process may also be applied. The CRU may establish a shortlist of suitable candidates for potential future positions within the organisation.
Please note, the CRU have engaged Cpl Ireland as a data processor to assist the CRU with this recruitment competition. Cpl Ireland will collect application information and assess suitability on behalf of the CRU. Information collected by Cpl Ireland will be kept for 12 months after the conclusion of the competition. Should you have any queries, please contact .