Energy Engineer

Location: Hazelwood

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* Job Title:

Energy & Utilities Optimisation Engineer
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* Location:

Midleton Distillery (Onsite)
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* Contract:

Permanent
** Pernod Ricard’s Gold Brand Unit is the Group’s Aged Spirits & Champagne division, bringing together the prestigious portfolios of Irish Distillers, Chivas Brothers, Martell Mumm Perrier‑Jouët and North American Distillers. With a global team operating across over 40 sites, and brands spanning Irish, Scotch and American Whisk(e) y, Cognac, Champagne and wine, the division unites exceptional craftsmanship and deep expertise across iconic terroirs in Ireland, Scotland, France and North America.

Its portfolio, rooted in heritage and provenance, embodies Pernod Ricard’s commitment to excellence from Premium to Ultra‑Prestige, delivering some of the world’s most celebrated and enduring spirits and champagnes.
** The Role
** This is a
** 3–4 years post-qualification
** engineering role focused on energy optimisation, utilities performance, and sustainability project delivery. You will support the identification, development, and implementation of improvement initiatives, working closely with Operations, Engineering, and site stakeholders.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Energy & Carbon
*** Support the development and implementation of the site’s
** energy efficiency and carbon reduction roadmap
*** Identify and assess
** energy-saving and renewable technologies
** for site application
* Contribute to the delivery of
** energy optimisation projects and action plans
*** Monitor and analyse energy performance for
** Significant Energy Users (SEUs)
*** Support energy measurement and verification activities
* Provide input into operational decisions to maintain energy and carbon performance
** Utilities & Water
*** Support delivery of the site
** water intensity reduction roadmap
*** Track water usage and utilities performance across key processes
* Assist in identifying and delivering
** water conservation projects
*** Monitor and support optimisation of
** steam, compressed air, and water systems
*** Support boiler efficiency monitoring and steam optimisation initiatives
* Assist with optimisation activities for  operations of the
** Wastewater Treatment Plant
**** Key Deliverables
*** Measurable improvements in
** energy, water, and utilities performance
*** Timely delivery of assigned
** optimisation projects
*** Accurate performance data for internal and external reporting
* Contribution to
** ISO 50001
** certification maintenance
* Weekly and monthly performance updates to site stakeholders
* Support sustainability, regulatory, and corporate reporting (CSRD, EU ETS, EPA)
** What We’re Looking For
**** Essential
* ** Degree in
** Engineering** (Process, Mechanical, Energy, or similar)
* ** 3–4 years’ experience
** in a manufacturing or production environment
* Exposure to
** energy, utilities, or process optimisation
*** Strong analytical and data handling skills
* Familiarity with energy or utilities monitoring systems
* Good working knowledge of
** ISO 50001
** and
** ISO 14001
*** Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
** Desirable
* ** Experience with
** steam systems or utilities optimisation
*** Exposure to sustainability or decarbonisation projects
* Experience supporting audits or regulatory reporting
** What we offer
** We understand our people are our special ingredient and at different points, employees require different supports at different stages of their working lives. Our benefits, perks and programmes look to support your employee journey. We want to make you feel recognised and valued for your contribution to our shared success. Some of offerings include;
* Profit share;

- An annual profit share scheme to reward your contribution to the company’s success.
* Allowance; an annual allowance to spend on our portfolio of products and merchandise, for you to enjoy responsibly.
* People Development:
We enable continuous development for our people at every stage of their careers through our people development, online learning, and leadership training programmes.
* Family leave: fully paid maternity, parent and paternity leave, allowing you spend precious time with your new family member
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