Executive Director – Energy O&M

Executive Director (Energy O&M)

West Dublin

€130k++ Package

A rare opportunity to lead and scale a newly established Energy Operations & Maintenance business at a pivotal stage of growth.

The Director is tasked with the overall leadership, performance, safety, and commercial success of a newly formed Thermal O&M business. This role ensures the reliable operation and maximum availability of thermal generation assets,

while maintaining statutory compliance. The Director is responsible for executing a strategic roadmap to expand into next-generation technologies, including battery storage (BESS), solar PV, CHP, hydrogen-ready systems, hybrid energy solutions and technology plus energy O&M.

Role

This is a high-impact leadership role with full responsibility for:

• Operational performance across thermal generation assets

• Commercial success and full P&L ownership

• Building a scalable O&M platform across multiple energy technologies

• Leading the transition from traditional thermal operations to a diversified, future-focused energy business

You will play a critical role in defining strategy, building capability, and establishing the organisation as a market-leading O&M provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safe, compliant, and high-performing plant operations

• Deliver contractual KPIs across availability, reliability, and efficiency

• Own commercial performance, including contracts, margins, and growth strategy

• Build and lead a high-calibre, multi-disciplinary engineering team

• Act as senior interface with clients, regulators, and key stakeholders

• Drive expansion into renewable and hybrid energy technologies

We are seeking a proven senior leader with:

• Extensive leadership experience in thermal generation operations (gas turbine, CHP, steam plant, diesel/recip engines, CCGT, biomass, WtE, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of high-energy equipment, such as boilers, turbines, generators, pressure systems, emissions controls, and water/steam cycles.
• Familiarity with energy transition technologies, including BESS, PV, CHP, hybrid systems, and hydrogen readiness.
• Proven P&L ownership and a strong commercial understanding of O&M contracts.
• Experience leading complex, multi-site technical teams.
• Demonstrated safety leadership within regulated environments (COMAH, IED, environmental permitting)

Opportunity

• Opportunity to build and shape a business unit from the ground up

• Direct influence on strategy and long-term growth

• Exposure to both traditional and emerging energy technologies

Contact John.Behan@icds.ie for more info or call 01-632-1200 to discuss.