Environmental Process Technician

Job Title: Environmental Process Technician

Location: Midleton County Cork

Contract: Permanent

About Irish Distillers

Irish Distillers, a Pernod Ricard company, is a producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys and Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits. Irish Distillers is part of Pernod Ricard’s Aged Spirits and Champagne business, a division which brings together an exceptional and prestigious portfolio of whisk(e)y, cognac and champagne brands. Led by Jameson, our Irish whiskeys are driving the success of the category globally. Jameson, crafted for smoothness at the Midleton Distillery, is the world’s bestselling Irish whiskey, a top 3 international whiskey brand and a top 10 international spirits brand*. Our Midleton Distillery whiskeys are exported to 130+ markets around the world. We employ over 800 people across our operations in Cork, Dublin and Northern Ireland.

Job Purpose

The Environmental Process Technician is responsible for supporting wastewater treatment operations, environmental compliance, environmental monitoring and Production Services activities across the Midleton and Dungourney sites. The role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with EPA licence requirements, maintaining the performance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), supporting sustainability initiatives and coordinating key site facilities services. The position offers an opportunity for an environmental professional with an interest in water and wastewater management to further develop technical expertise in an operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Wastewater Treatment & Water Management

- Operate, monitor and support the day-to-day performance of the Midleton Distillery Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).
- Monitor wastewater treatment processes, analyse plant performance data and identify opportunities for optimisation and continuous improvement.
- Monitor wastewater and stormwater management systems to ensure environmental compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Investigate, troubleshoot and escalate treatment plant or environmental system deviations in accordance with site procedures.
- Support wastewater sampling, testing, reporting and regulatory compliance activities.
- Monitor, maintain and verify environmental monitoring equipment, including TOC monitoring systems.
- Support water reduction, water reuse and water recycling projects across site operations.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving environmental performance and resource efficiency.

Environmental Compliance & Monitoring

- Coordinate environmental compliance testing associated with licensed site activities.
- Maintain accurate environmental records and support regulatory reporting requirements.
- Prepare and contribute to environmental reports and submissions to the EPA and other relevant authorities.
- Support EPA, NSAI and other environmental audits and inspections.
- Ensure compliance with EPA licence requirements, environmental permits and site procedures.
- Support compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 50001 and FEMAS standards.
- Analyse environmental data and make recommendations to support environmental and operational performance improvements.

Operations, Permits & Team Support

- Act as Permit Authority within the site Permit-to-Work and Lockout/Tagout systems.
- Review, maintain and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Occupational Risk Assessments (ORAs) and Work Instructions.
- Support and supervise Production Services activities, including weighbridge operations, grain intake, chemical deliveries and feed outloading.
- Deputise for the Environment & Facilities Manager as required.
- Participate in the site out-of-hours on-call support rota.

Facilities Operations & Coordination

- Coordinate day-to-day facilities services including security, waste management, cleaning, catering, landscaping and general site upkeep activities.
- Monitor facilities issues and coordinate resolution with contractors and service providers.
- Support maintenance activities relating to site facilities and infrastructure.
- Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders to ensure service delivery standards are achieved.

Sustainability, Biodiversity & Continuous Improvement

- Support biodiversity, sustainability and environmental improvement programmes.
- Participate in waste reduction, resource efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives.
- Promote a strong safety-first culture across the Environmental & Production Services function.
- Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance, operational efficiency and compliance standards.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

- Third-level qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience working within a regulated manufacturing, food and beverage, utilities, pharmaceutical or industrial environment.
- Experience supporting environmental compliance, monitoring and reporting activities.
- Strong understanding of environmental management principles and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret environmental and operational data.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working safely with chemical agents and environmental systems.
- Demonstrated interest in wastewater treatment, water management or environmental process operations.

Preferred Qualifications, Experience & Skills

- Experience operating, monitoring or supporting an industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, biological treatment systems, water management and environmental control systems.
- Experience working within an EPA-licensed facility.
- Experience supporting environmental audits and inspections.
- Knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 50001 and FEMAS management systems.
- Experience acting as Permit Authority within a Permit-to-Work system.
- Experience supporting sustainability, biodiversity, water conservation or resource efficiency programmes.

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
- Parental Support: Our ‘Reconnect’ programme includes access to a workplace parenting coach, a phased return to work and a supportive environment for new parents
- Health & Wellbeing; Our Wellbeing Programme “THRIVE” supports employees across the three main pillars: Life, Body and Mind
- Charity Days: up to 2 days paid leave every year to volunteer at a charity of their choice

At Irish Distillers, we know that great spirits are crafted by blending unique ingredients, and we believe the same is true for people. We actively  welcome individuals from all walks of life, and warmly welcome those with diverse religious backgrounds, ethnicities , members of the Irish Travelling community, genders, abilities, and identities. It’s the mix of our experiences, voices, and cultures that gives us our true character.”

Learn more about working with Irish Distillers, a Pernod Ricard Company –  www.irishdistillers.ie/careers

Job Posting End Date:

2026-10-31