Health And Safety Officer

Description

The principal purpose of the Health and Safety Advisor role is to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company requirements on site, contributing to the overall safety and well-being of personnel. The position exists to implement and maintain the company's Safety Management System, identify and address training needs, and support the Health and Safety Manager in fostering a safe working environment.

• Implement and maintain company's Safety Management System.
• Identify issues and risks at the earliest opportunity and resolve or escalate issues as appropriate.
• Working in a dynamic team the post holder will assist with building and managing complex engineering & construction projects.
• Liaise with external interested parties such as HSA, EPA and Local Authorities.
• Conduct site inspections and audits, ensuring site personnel comply with all safety and company requirements, and report findings to the Head of EHS.
• Implement common standards and procedures to drive continual improvement and a consistent approach to EHS throughout the Business.
• Provide oversight and governance of our EHS programmes
• Review sub-contractors Methods Statements / Risk Assessments and assist where required.
• Support EHS performance reporting standards and to work collaboratively to verify EHS Compliance to Business standards.
• Ensures compliance with safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.
• Organising and chairing Safety Meetings.
• Identifying training needs, and report requirements to the EHS Dept.
• Maintain and assess sub-contractor insurance, safety statements, and method statements.
• Ensure that site personnel comply with site safety and company requirements.
• Assist with accident and incident investigations, identify opportunities to reduce workplace injuries, accidents, and health issues, and contribute to improvement initiatives.
• Submit weekly reports.
• Advising and assisting the site teams in drafting Safe Plans of Action.
• Support corporate EHS activities and drive a Culture of EHS throughout the business to reduce incidents.
• Implement EHS strategies that align with company goals and objectives.
• Ensure our core Customer Care principles are adhered to.
• Responsible for workplace health and safety training, toolbox talks meetings and initiatives with regular safety audits throughout the company, attending client safety audits and meetings.
• Deliver and oversee workplace health and safety inductions, weekly toolbox talks, on-site training, and safety initiatives.
• Manage EHS programmes throughout the Business

Requirements

• Experience working in the Construction Sector desired.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office required.
• Relevant 3rd Level EHS qualification essential.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite tools
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work well in a team environment.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role is essential.
• Strong understanding of Irish EHS Regulations and relevant ISO Standards.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Training and CPD

Benefits

Additional Benefits after successful completion of probation

• Health Insurance
• Death in Service
• Income Protection
• Company Pension
• Professional Membership fees

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance