Bord Gáis Energy has announced plans to hire 300 staff including 70 apprentices over the next five years.
The news comes as the company opens applications for its paid apprenticeship programme, which will combine on-the-job training and college-based learning.
Upon completion students will become certified plumbers.
While plumbing is the core focus of the apprenticeship programme initially, the company plans to develop a Bord Gáis Energy Academy.
It said the academy will develop smart energy experts, skilled to install and maintain carbon-efficient technologies including electric vehicle charging points, heat pumps, and provide essential energy efficiency advice to customers.
By the end of this year, the company said it will have hired 20 apprentices, with a further 50 to join over the next five years.
It also announced its intent to expand its Home Services business by a further 230 positions over the next five years.
These roles will include plumbers, electricians, gas service engineers, quality assessor’s, surveyors, project managers and field and customer support positions.
It said all jobs will be advertised in the careers section of the Bord Gáis Energy webpage.
"At Bord Gáis Energy we recognise that to build a more sustainable future, we need the best team," said Teresa Purtill, Director of Services & Solutions, Bord Gáis Energy.
"That is why we plan to triple our workforce and open a bespoke Bord Gáis Energy Academy over the next five years.
"We want to lead the energy transition in this country by providing net zero solutions to decarbonise Ireland’s energy system and customers’ homes and businesses," she added.
