Senior Regulation Analyst

Position Profile

This position reports to Regulation Manager Ireland and is an key member of the Airtricity Regulation team, that is part of Strategy and Public Policy.

Key Accountabilities

The primary responsibility for this post is to support the work of the Regulation in Ireland by providing analysis of the impact that proposals by the regulatory authorities in both jurisdictions will have on the business of Airtricity.   This will involve numerical analysis and development of   responses to official Consultations, based on internal discussion.   The focus is on developing credible lobbying positions and influencing legal and regulatory policy, to protect Airtricity’s commercial interests.   Detailed accountabilities will include:

  • Impact Analysis of regulatory and market rule change proposals to the electricity and gas sectors of both ROI and NI.
  • Assessment of European and Government policy impact on future development of the energy sector and our business on the island of Ireland.
  • Internal consultation and assistance in development of Company policy
  • Development of responses to regulatory and legislative consultations.
  • Maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Representing Airtricity at industry meetings and forums..

Personnel Specification

The successful candidate will:

  • have an honours degree in economics, engineering, or business,
  • have over 5 year’s experience in utility regulation or in the energy sector
  • have a creative approach to analysis and problem solving,
  • have proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both verbally and in writing
  • have excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • be comfortable with ambiguity
  • be highly motivated and have a self-starter attitude with the ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Ideally the successful candidate will also possess:

  • a working knowledge of the retail and wholesale electricity and/or gas markets on the island of Ireland and the legislative framework underpinning them,
  • at least a high level understanding of the technical issues associated with operating non‑dispatchable generation capacity in the Single Electricity Market.

Interested candidates please forward your CV and Cover Letter to HR Department, Airtricity Holdings Ltd, Ravenscourt Office Park, Sandyford, Dublin 18 or email careers@airtricity.com.