- Location
- Galway, IE
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Administration
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
The overall purpose of this role is to identify, plan and implement Environment, Health and Safetyprocedures and improvements as well as ensuring safety compliance to legislative standards. This role isbased in our clients office in North county Galway, but this position will have responsibility for their other sites and therefore youwill be required to travel/visit these sites as and when required.
Qualifications
• Degree (Level 8 or higher) in EHS or Occupational Safety and Health or a related discipline essential• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a similar role is desirable but not mandatory.• QQI Manual handling Instructor Course completed is an advantage.• Occupational First Aider Desirable.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT systems is preferable.• High level of professionalism and good communication skills..com• Ability to work in a pro-active and efficient manner.• Strong attention to detail and good organisational, prioritization and planning ability.
Responsibilities
• Development of group EHS management system in line with ISO 14001, including certification andaudit coordination.• Ensure Ireland & UK sites EHS statutory compliance & provide advice and guidance• Promote and embed a positive EHS culture across all sites• Develop, implement & review of policies & procedures ensuring they are up to date in line withlegislation at all time• Co-ordinate risk assessments, inspection & audits• Manage all contractors and subcontractors who come onto site• Training of employees to promote awareness and ensure competence• Liaise with authorised bodies (e.g. HSA, HSE, Fire department, EPA etc.)• Manage chemical safety onsite including hazardous waste• Manage Lifting Gear to comply with relevant legislation• Effective management of H&S goods & services orders• Collate, analyse and report on EHS data for the group• Report on all accidents and incidents onsite. performing root cause analysis for incident/accidentinvestigations ensuring corrective action is taken• Health and Safety support required for safety tender documentation for potential new site works• Ensure compliance with all Irish and UK environmental legislation and regulatory requirementsacross all sites.• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives, including carbon reduction, energy efficiency andresource management across all sites.• Monitor and report environmental KPIs (waste, energy, water, emissions) and support delivery ofenvironmental targets.• Manage environmental permits, waste streams, chemical compliance (including SDS oversight) andhazardous materials.• Liaise with regulatory authorities and support environmental inspections, audits and sustainabilityreporting requirements.• Provide assistance to Group HR Manager with inductions and new starter training