Environment Health Safety Lead

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Lead safety advisor overseeing EHS strategy for pharma construction project in Limerick.
1 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
Onsite
Role
What you would be doing
safety management
risk assessment
audits
compliance
reporting
inspections

Reporting to the Safety Manager the role is responsible for establishing, developing and directing the implementation of the Health and Safety strategy on the project.

  • Highlight and Advise on Health and safety related issues from preconstruction to completion of all associated project works.
  • Support the EHS Manager/ Lead and project teams in the development and implementation of the safety management system and safe systems of work in line with statutory obligations.
  • Facilitate internal and external inspections/ audits and ensure the timely close out of any issues arising.
  • Work closely with the operational team and support the development and monitoring of safe systems of work and risk assessments to ensure all project activities are adequately planned and executed.
  • Ensure projects operate in compliance with all statutory requirements and best practice.
  • Auditing and Reporting. Ensuring Projects are audited; EHS indices are tracked, and non-conformances are addressed.
  • Conduct regular inspections and site audits, reporting findings to site and senior company management.
  • Attend Start Up meetings with site teams and be an active participant.
What you bring
3+ years
ehs qualification
pharma experience
construction site
self-starter
driver's licence

To apply send an update resume outlining projects and the construction scope as well as day to day tasks to [email protected]. Applicants must be living locally, sponsorship not provided.

  • Self-starter and the ability to build relationships with all stakeholders.
  • 3+ years’ experience working on commercial/construction projects.
  • Full clean driver’s license preferable.
  • Conscientious, highly focused and detail oriented.
  • Third level qualification in EHS or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in the Pharma / Life Science sector is essential
  • Highly organised and proactive
  • Building Construction site project experience
  • Excellent communication skills.
Benefits
  • Career pathway with senior positions available
  • Attractive salary package plus benefits
  • Permanent opportunity
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • no visa sponsorship; applicants must be local.
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