We are seeking to appoint an Environmental, Health & Safety Manager. This is an exciting role for a capable and dedicated person who has experience in the area.
The role involves being primarily based at our Head Office at Goresbridge in Co Kilkenny and will involve travel to our other sites in Co Kilkenny. This site is an EPA IEL licensed site (PO1069-01). Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for directing and leading the environmental function on the Goresbridge site and to ensure compliance with the highest standards of environmental, health and safety (EHS) across all sites.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
* Working with site management to ensure the Environmental Management System policies are aligned with the IEL and EMS requirements of the site.
* Managing the operations of an Integrated Construction Wetlands (ICW) in line with IEL requirements.
* Advisory Role: Act as health and safety advisor, providing expert guidance and support to colleagues at all levels.
* Promote Safety Culture: Lead by example to instil a zero-harm mindset across all teams, in line with our EHS policies.
* Conduct regular site inspections, EHS audits, and internal reviews to ensure adherence to EHS standards. Leading and coordinating audits and visits by certification bodies, regulatory bodies and external bodies.
* Assess potential EHS risks and hazards and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
* Collaborate with management on EHS improvements, applying continuous improvement methodologies.
* Maintain detailed documentation and perform statistical analysis to drive data-informed EHS initiatives and CI.
* Investigate accidents and incidents, ensuring that corrective actions are tracked to completion.
* Support a culture of Continuous Improvement (CI) with a focus on Company and regulatory body needs.
* Ensure all EHS communications are dealt with and closed out in a timely manner.
* Work closely with other departments to integrate EHS protocols into daily operations and projects.
* Ensure the Company maintains an effective working relationship with regulatory bodies, the local community, and other interested stakeholders, taking any opportunity to enhance these working relationships.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with drive and ability to work on own initiative and in cross-functional teams to come to agreed conclusions in a fast-paced environment.
Skills & Experience
* 5 years’+ experience in EHS with at least two years in a managerial role.
* Demonstrate CPD – IOSH / IEMA / IIRSM.
* Driving licence required.
* Knowledge of design, implementation and operation of ISO 14001 and 45001 management system standards.
* Able to challenge and influence at all levels in an objective and constructive manner.
* Possesses effective engagement, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
* Strong analytical, organisation and communication skills and experience leading and motivating.
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