Job Description
This role is responsible for ensuring the company conforms to best practice Environmental, Health, and Safety issues and is in compliance with legislative requirements. This involves developing policies & procedures, conducting audits, providing relevant training, liaising with external authorities, and detailed reporting.
The EHS Officer must foster close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to engender a heightened awareness of EHS issues amongst employees, contractors, and management.
Responsibilities
1. Managing all aspects of company's compliance in line with statutory regulations.
2. Monitoring all current and emerging EHS regulations and developing strategies/programs to ensure compliance.
3. Developing and maintaining the company's EHS management systems and internal policies & procedures in accordance with standards such as ISO14001.
4. Optimise and develop programs to reduce environmental, health, and safety risks.
5. Developing an in-depth understanding of technical processes and methods used throughout company operations.
6. Maintaining knowledge of the waste industry best practice and other standards in health and safety domains.
7. Build an in-depth understanding of EHS operational practices and implement new systems and processes in an accurate, timely, and efficient way.
8. Evaluation of processes, systems, and equipment for EHS impacts.
9. Developing with site management, measures including risk assessments and health & safety plans to assure personnel safety on site.
10. Liaising with external authorities such as EPA, HAS, Local Authorities on EHS related matters and site visits, audits, accident investigations, etc.
11. Represent the Company during outside Agency Audits/Inspections.
H&S General
1. Implementing and updating Health & Safety plans and procedures for the group as required.
2. Update and maintain Health and Safety procedures and a comprehensive Safety Statement for the Group in compliance with Regulatory requirement.
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Requirements
1. Third level qualification in relevant discipline.
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Experience of report writing and investigations.
4. Proven audit, evaluation, and investigative skills.
5. Flexibility and availability for travel as required.
Job Type: Permanent / Full-time
Benefits: Bike to work scheme, Company events, Company pension, Employee assistance program, Flexitime, On-site gym, On-site parking, Private medical insurance, Sick pay
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Work authorisation: Ireland (required)
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