Senior Geologist Geothermal

Geological Survey Ireland, a division of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, is Ireland's national Earth Science knowledge centre, working on behalf of the Irish public.​ ​​​A postion for a senior geologist working on ​the Geothermal Programme has opened with a 4-year fixed term contract.

​Geological Survey Ireland is based in Booterstown Hall, Booterstown Avenue, Blackrock, County Dublin, A94 N2R6.

Requirements:

• A qualification at minimum level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland equivalent in Hydrogeology, Geology or equivalent, and 
• Have at least five (5) years’ relevant experience in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, or another relevant discipline 

OR 

• A qualification at minimum level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland equivalent in an Earth Science discipline or equivalent, and 
• Have at least ten (10) years’ relevant experience in geology, hydrogeology, engineering, or another relevant discipline. 
• AND Have relevant experience in geological/geothermal/hydrogeological assessment and reporting; 
• Have a working knowledge of Irish geology; 
• Working knowledge of delivering a project within scope on time and budget • Have a working knowledge of relevant geothermal policy and guidelines (e.g., Policy Statement on Geothermal Energy for a Circular Economy (2023)) 
• Have relevant fieldwork experience, e.g., geology, hydrogeology, drilling, etc.; 
• Demonstrate the skills to liaise with geoscience, environmental, government and third level sector representatives; 
• Have experience of scientific communication to the general public; 
• Have relevant experience in systematic and accurate data handling and analysis; 
• Have a high level of IT proficiency in Microsoft, or equivalent packages; 
• A current full Irish driving licenc​e.

The full candidate booklet and the application form is available here​.

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