John Byrne Is Quality Control Manager with Murphy Ireland at our offices in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. John has worked with Murphy Ireland for 29 years.

What do you do at Murphy?

My role involves overseeing all welding and NDT activities for Natural Resources and I am a point of contact for mechanical support for other divisions within M6

What do you like most about your role?

My role requires an equal balance of technical involvement, organising and client and project team interaction, the cliché that “every day is different” has never been more appropriate. I love seeing the jigsaw come together!

What has been your biggest challenge at Murphy?

The jigsaw has gone from a 50 piece to a 500-piece puzzle

What attracted you to the construction industry?

A Family tradition

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

I feel that my position affords me the ability to help people realise their own ambitions, I have seen individuals with very little experience become leaders in their areas of expertise.

What is your proudest achievement?

My son started working this summer for Murphy before starting college, He is the 3^rd generation to do so, I can see the infectious nature of the industry taking hold!

What are your career aspirations? 

I started working during school holidays as a labourer, then I served my time as an apprentice fabricator, and focused on welding, moving to inspection and then studying engineering, my aspirations have always evolved with the company and industry, and I fully expect that to continue.     

On a typical weekend, what can we expect you to be doing?

I am a master BBQ’ operator and self-professed connoisseur of NZ Sauvignon Blanc, I can be found offering words of encouragement to the flora and fauna of my back garden late on most Saturday nights.     

Tell us a funny/interesting fact about yourself...

I had my first Murphy Tee-shirt at the age of 7yrs, it had a warning “men at work” sign on it and Murphy printed underneath, I might be the original brand ambassador for the company.