Articles for the STEM, Environment & Construction Accountancy & Taxation Sector
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What is a Planner?
What is a Planner? Planners play a key role in how the environment where we live and work is developed and/or protected for future generations. Their work is diverse. They help to identify the best way to use land and/or buildings. Their goal is to ensure that a
Meet Nigel - Administrative Officer in the Banking Division of the Department of Finance
Nigel Shares how his interest in policy making led him to the position of Administrative Officer in the Department of Finance and how they have been afforded endless opportunities to develop their skills and competencies through specific job training and formal advanced education. Please tell us a little bit about
Meet Rabeea - Administrative Officer in the Department of Finance
Rabeea tells us about their job as an Administrative Officer in the Department of Finance including working on policy formulation and analysis and research and some of the factors that motivated them to apply for their role and what surprised them the most. Please tell us a little bit about
Meet Seán – Administrative Officer in the Tax Division of the Department of Finance
Seán tells us about his exciting role as an Administrative Officer in the Tax Division of the Department of Finance. Seán has been involved in several tasks, including the preparation of briefing for the Minister of Finance as part of Finance Bill 2023 and working on
Meet Con - Administrative Officer in the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
I’ve been privileged to attend conferences, meetings and seminars where experts from all sectors of society have shared their thoughts, concerns and suggestions relating to all things energy and climate. I’ve also had the opportunity to attend meetings in Brussels with our counterparts and colleagues from
Q&A with Lawyer & Senior Associate
Niall Donnelly - Senior Associate in Energy, Renewables and Natural Resources at Arthur Cox. Some solicitors specialise in the energy business and work with power companies, utilities and energy producers. Much of their work involves making sure the proper laws and regulations are followed. They can advise developers, regulators or investors
A Day in the Life of an Offshore Manager
Eoin McPartland - Offshore Manager, Energia Group; working on Energia’s North Celtic Sea project located off the coast of Wexford and Wicklow. Designs and plans large infrastructure projects, such as wind farm foundations, access roads, and crane paths and pads. In his role as Offshore Manager, Eoin is at
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Q&A with an Offshore Environmental & Consents Manager
Dr Caroline Roche - Offshore Environmental & Consents Manager, Energia Group As part of getting planning permission for a wind farm the project will normally have a number of environmental conditions and need a Habitat Management Plan. An Environmental Advisor works closely with civil, mechanical and electrical engineers and other specialists
My Career as a Community Liaison Officer (CLO)
John Lyons - Community Liaison Officer (CLO) with FuturEnergy Ireland in Cork Works with the local community on behalf of the developer to answer questions on the proposed project. Can focus on specific audiences, like the fishing community, or be more general. Supplies information and give opportunities to engage. What did
A Day in the Life of an Ecologist & Aerial Surveyor
Heather Farrimond - Junior Ecologist & Aerial Surveyor with Green Rebel in Cork Surveys the site and assess any potential environmental impacts. They plan, conduct and supervise ecological surveys and fieldwork. They work to make sure the development of a wind farm has the minimal possible impact on the local environment
My Career as a Data Engineer
Kyro Keown, Data Engineer with EnergyPro in Kildare Utilises advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to analyse wind energy data and optimise performance, efficiency and predictive maintenance. What did you want to do when you were 16? I’ve wanted to work in renewables or sustainability for most of
Working as a Wind Turbine Technician
Maintains, repairs and replaces systems and components. They identify and resolve technical problems and make sure the turbine is working properly. Tanya, from Cootehill in Cavan, spends her working day more than a hundred metres in the air on top of wind turbines across Ireland and Europe. A new recruit
A Day in the Life of an Environmental Advisor
Carmel Brennan - Environmental Advisor working on onshore wind projects across Ireland with SSE Renewables Environmental Advisor As part of getting planning permission for a wind farm the project will normally have a number of environmental conditions and need a Habitat Management Plan. An Environmental Advisor works closely with civil, mechanical
Civil Engineer & Site Manager
Brian Casserly -Site Manager based in Oweninny II Wind Farm, Co. Mayo What is a Civil Engineer? A Civil Engineer designs and plans large infrastructure projects, such as wind farm foundations, access roads, and crane paths and pads. What did you want to do when you were 16? Civil Engineer
Chartered Accountant in the Pharmaceutical Sector
Tell us about your background? I came to Ireland from Poland nearly 18 years ago. It was supposed to be a summertime break, but it turned out to be a lifelong stay in Ireland, which is now home. When I first arrived, and I was offered my first job, I
Study Online to be an Accounting Technician
A Navan-based finance professional made ‘the impossible possible’ and enhanced her career through an accounting qualification open to school leavers and mature learners. Moldovan native Diana Rosior, 33, who lives in Balreask, had English as her fourth language when she decided to upskill from processing data to
How the Accounting Apprenticeship Can Advance Your Career
It all adds up as Thomastown’s Bonga advances his career thanks to accounting apprenticeship A South African man who has settled in Thomastown, advanced his career during the pandemic thanks to an accountancy apprenticeship which allows students to work, earn and learn and is to create 140 jobs
Accounting Technicians Ireland Diploma Graduate
It all adds up for Sinéad with top marks in respected accounting programme A Slieverue, Co Kilkenny woman has enhanced her career by obtaining one of the top marks in the country in her professional accounting technician exams. Sinéad Bergin (25) was placed joint first among
Geoff Hamilton - Senior Ecologist at ESB
Meet Geoff Hamilton, Senior Ecologist in ESB’s Engineering and Major Projects business division. Geoff’s environmental specialism means he is involved with many aspects of ESB’s operations and projects across Ireland and the UK. Geoff grew up with a love of nature
Qing boosts her Career Prospects through Top Marks in ATI Diploma
A Lucan-based woman who came to Ireland from China, has gained one of the top marks in the country in the Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) Diploma exams. Qing Wang (43), who works at Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre, obtained the qualification, recognised as the fastest pathway to a fulfilling and
Affordable Accommodation, Great Craic and Don McClean: A Coleraine story
Hi there! I’m Ben Finnerty, a first year pharmacy student at Ulster University’s Coleraine campus along the Causeway Coast. I’m from Roscommon and I just sat my Leaving cert in June of 2021. If you’re reading this then you’re probably
Maths Teacher Specialising in Deaf Education
Maggie Owens is a Maths teacher who specialises in deaf education. She has been teaching in Holy Family School for the Deaf, a newly amalgamated school since 2016. She started her teaching career in St Mary’s School for the Deaf 18 years ago and is also deaf herself
A Career in Computer Engineering
A career in computer engineering can be extremely broad, interesting and fulfilling. We spoke with two specialists, both working in very different fields. A career in computer engineering can be extremely broad, interesting and fulfilling. We spoke with two specialists, both working in very different fields. John Woods is an
Quality Engineer - Boston Scientific
My name is Carolanne O’Brien and I am a Quality Engineer with Boston Scientific. I completed my undergraduate degree in Biotechnology, a branch of science which focuses on creating a product through utilisation of living systems and organisms. Outside of my day to day work I love to
Motor Mechanic Apprenticeship
What work does a Motor Mechanic do? Motor Mechanics run diagnostics, inspect, repair and service a variety of motor vehicles from motorcycles to domestic cars and other commercial vehicles. The role of a motor mechanic has changed greatly in recent years with the increasing use of computers and electronic
Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeship
What work does a Manufacturing Engineer do? Manufacturing Engineers work to ensure the efficient operation within the production areas of a wide variety of manufacturing companies. They are tasked with optimising the manufacturing processes, to plan and implement any changes and new processes to ensure that production goals and
Electrical Apprenticeship
What work does an Electrician do? Electricians install, commission, test and maintain various electrical and wiring systems. They connect power to services in domestic, commercial and industrial settings. The work can also involve more complex systems involving instrumentation, process control and maintenance in industrial plants, hospitals and power
Construction Plant Fitter Apprenticeship
What work does an Construction Plant Fitter do? Construction Plant Fitters service and maintain all the heavy equipment and machinery used on construction plants and vehicles. The work can be quite varied and take in machinery such as diggers and excavators to a crane. The fitter will service
Arborist Apprenticeship
What work does an Arborist do? Arborists are more commonly referred to as Tree Surgeons. Their work involves the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants. They examine trees to assess their condition before determining appropriate action. An arborist can also carry
Accounting Technician Apprenticeship
What does an Accounting Technician do? Accounting Technicians are qualified accounting professionals employed throughout all levels of finance. They are not qualified accountants but they are involved in the day-to-day practical work of accounting including Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting & Budgeting, Costing & Credit Control, Payroll Administration and Tax
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship
What does a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic do? Heavy Vehicle Mechanics work on trucks, buses, coaches and other heavy vehicles. Each vehicle is serviced after a specified length of time or kilometres, to replace, repair or adjust any worn parts and generally check, tune and adjust for good performance. Mechanics perform
Women in STEM - PhD Chemist
Dr Maryam Hajimohammadpour, R&D PhD chemist Could you give us a background on your education and your path into your STEM Career? I come from Iran, I did my bachelor degree in chemistry in Iran and completed my PhD in chemistry at University College Dublin, Ireland. I worked
Pharmaceutical Project Manager
SHEILA COURTNEY Could you give us a background on your education and your path into your STEM Career? While in 6 th year of secondary school, I struggled to select a college course - so many different courses and disciplines appealed to me! In the end I choose Engineering in UCD
Process Engineer
CHISOM AGHAMELU Could you give us a background on your education and your path into your STEM Career? In secondary school, I always enjoyed Maths and Sciences. Understanding Maths came quite naturally to me and I always found Physics, Chemistry and Biology very interesting, so of course, I steered towards
Research & Development Chemist
AMY SHIELY Could you give us a background on your education and your path into your STEM Career? I was encouraged from an early age to pursue my interests, one of which was research. In Transition Year I received an award from UCC for a project on Agnes Mary Clerke
A Career In Astronomy
Tania is the perfect example of someone who could have taken many career paths through studying STEM. At secondary school she took a very broad range of subjects, as she wasn’t certain of the career she wanted at the time but she is delighted that she included science
Laboratory Apprentice - Milena Smokowska
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality
Working as an Immunologist Fighting Cancer
When Roisin Loftus decided she wanted to leave academia for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, working on medicines that treat different types of cancers, her mentors and peers were shocked. Academia can be an amazing place but for Roisin, she had her sights set on something else. “I
Working as a Software Developer
From a young age, Karla Maria Garcia had an aptitude for studying and was passionate about learning how things work, which she finds has stood to her to this day in her role in Verizon Media. As part of her role as a software developer, Karla Maria Garcia works on
Here’s what a data engineering consultant does on a typical day
Accenture’s Ross Manning takes us through a typical day in his line of work and how he stays productive while doing the job from home. As a data engineering consultant in Accenture’s applied intelligence practice, Ross Manning helps companies get value and insights from data. Manning
Customer Support Engineer Intern
College student Brandon Caffrey got more than he bargained for in his internship in Viasat, which has opened his eyes to a career path in tech and computer engineering on a global scale. Working in tech isn’t just for people with a wealth of experience. There are lots
Product Manager - Fidelity Investments
The science, tech, engineering and maths (STEM) industries have a diverse mix of people working within them. People who are constantly breaking down stereotypes of the ‘white, male scientist’ that have in the past been associated with roles within the sector. Movements such as #iLookLikeAnEngineer have
Fionnghuala O’Reilly - Engineer and NASA Datanut
Engineers Week ambassador and NASA datanaut Fionnghuala O’Reilly talks navigating the worlds of engineering, modelling and pageantry as a woman of colour. Fionnghuala O’Reilly was 15 years old when she first learned what it meant to be an engineer. It happened when she began attending a
From Bahrain to Tipperary - Technical Group Engineer
From Bahrain to Tipperary, drug discovery and research have brought Caroline Poovelil on a career path and journey that is constantly evolving. Travelling across the globe to follow her dream to study chemical engineering at Queen’s University Belfast, Caroline Poovelil discovered a passion for pharmaceutical manufacturing in MSD
Laura Mulkeen - A Bright Spark of the Welding World
Laura Mulkeen loved the creativity involved in the event management career she had built over ten years. Originally from Derry, she had been working in the busy industry in Dublin and Belfast. Laura enjoyed her work, but there had been a niggling feeling of unfulfillment. So, having moved
How a PLC and an apprenticeship led to a career in Network Engineering
Dawn O’Brien was unsure of what to do after her Leaving Cert, so decided to explore her options and enrolled in a PLC course in Computer Systems and Networks. The course ignited a love for IT and Dawn wanted to progress further, encouraged by the support and guidance
Quality Assurance Director - Hovione HE
Could you give us a background on your education and your path into your STEM Career? I took Higher Level Maths, Chemistry and Physics in Leaving Cert, started in ‘Biological and Chemical Sciences’ in UCC which transitioned into a BSc in Chemistry in 2 nd year. I began
Chartered Tax Adviser KPMG
I am Ronan Carrig, a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) working with KPMG LLP in Toronto Ronan, what did you study at college? I have a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Finance from AIT Business School, graduating with a first class honours degree. When you were in college, did you