Senior Geologist Construction Materials

​​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 Irish Construction Materials Project has opened with a 4-year fixed term contract.

​Geological Survey Ireland is based in Booterstown Hall, Booterstown Avenue, Blackrock, County Dublin, A94 N2R6 but fieldwork will take place throughout the country. ​​

Requirements:

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

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. 
• AND Have relevant experience in quarry assessments or evaluation of aggregate conformity; 
• Have a working knowledge of Irish geology and aggregate production; 
• Have a working knowledge of the relevant legislation, standards and guidelines, particularly, o SR 16 Guidance on the use of I.S. EN 12620:2002+A1:2008 – Aggregates for concrete, o SR 18 Guidance on the use of I.S. EN 13139:2002 – Aggregates for mortar, o SR 21 Guidance on the use of I.S. EN13242:2002+A1:2007 – Aggregates for unbound and hydraulically bound materials for use in civil engineering work and road construction, 
• Have relevant fieldwork experience e.g. quarry assessments; 
• Demonstrate the skills to liaise with industry, government and academic sector representatives; • Have relevant experience in systematic and accurate data handling and analysis; 
• Have a high level of IT proficiency in Microsoft, or equivalent packages; and 
• Possess a current full driving licence