We are currently recruiting for a QEHS Advisor to join our Team. This full time, permanent role would be ideally suited to an individual with a construction or trade background. As a member of the QEHS Department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. You will be a point of contact within the QEHS department and strive to foster a culture that radiates positivity, inclusivity, and continual growth for all.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* You will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our EHS programs, working closely with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety and sustainability
* Conduct regular inspections and site audits, reporting findings to site and senior management and following up as required to ensure that actions are dealt with in the specified timeframe
* Develop comprehensive guidelines, processes, and documentation to ensure the company’s compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation
* Implement and enforce required standards to safeguard the well-being of employees and protect the environment
* Prepare and meticulously inspect Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) as well as Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) documentation to identify potential hazards and ensure safe work practices
* Conduct thorough administrative and site audits to verify adherence to contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and EHS standards
* Monitor compliance among specialist subcontractors, agency personnel, and direct employees to maintain a safe working environment
* Foster relationships and maintain a positive proactive presence on-site to ensure strict compliance with EHS guidelines and regulations
* Lead and coordinate comprehensive accident investigations, ensuring thorough and timely reporting of incidents, utilising root cause analysis techniques to identify the underlying causes of accidents and near-misses. Implement practical and realistic corrective and preventive measures to enhance EHS performance
* Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement effective corrective and preventive measures to mitigate the risk of future incidents
* Ensure the company’s continued compliance with all relevant regulatory standards, including ISO14001 and ISO45001
* Stay updated on changes in regulations and standards and adapt company practices accordingly
* Effectively manage and maintain employee training records in collaboration with the Training Department to ensure that all employees receive appropriate EHS training
* Utilise company platforms to ensure compliance with company requirements
* Prepare EHS reports for SMT and present reports where required, including monthly project KPI’s
* Act as point of contact for the Head of EHS when required
* Perform any other duties as necessary to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the business, as directed by company leadership
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:
* Diploma to NFQ Level 8 in Occupational Health & Safety or alternatively a certificate to NFQ Level 6 in Environmental Management
* 7+ years’ of experience in a fast-paced commercial environment. Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical and CSA preferably
* Internal/Lead system Auditing including Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001) would be highly desirable
* Up to date with Legislation, Standards, Guidance, Advice and Compliance
* Experience with the Construction Regulations and CDM roles, with experience working with sub-contractors
* Conscientious with a high attention to detail and an ability to multitask
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluent English
* Ability to work well within strict deadlines.
* Ability to be able to prepare Audits and EHS reports, to a high standard
* Proactive in identifying positive and negative acts, ability to follow through with realistic corrective and preventive actions
* Ability to lead and coordinate incident investigations and utilise root cause analysis
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