Job Description
Health and Safety Specialist - West Cork.
Ref No: DT18337
Competitive salary
Job Summary:
This is a leading role in the development, implementation and management of H&S programs to ensure occupational health and safety are compliant, best in class and continuously improved.
Key Responsibilities:
* Development and implementation of establishment of Health and Safety Management System to Standard ISO 45001
* Implementation and operation of Safe Systems of Work
* SEVESO and COMAH compliance management with a focus on Major Accident Prevention Planning, ATEX and Chemical Management Programs
* Maintenance of the health and safety legal register and compliance and governance systems development
* Project management of EHS programs and collaboration with teams to support H&S programs
* Emergency preparedness and response program development, implementation and maintenance.
* Support on Corporate Social Responsibility and H&S Business Continuity Planning
* Occupational health, industrial hygiene and ergonomics program development
* Contractor management including construction and maintenance operations
* Construction safety program
* Developing and maintaining positive relationships with regulatory agencies, managing regulatory inspections, and incident reporting while implementing a H&S quality control and KPI system
* Participating in, and leading, EHS working groups and committees while innovating within the EHS field
* Developing and partnering with functions in execution of the H&S training program
Requirements:
* The functional and technical knowledge and skills to compete the role to a high level of accomplishment.
* A demonstrated ability to set clear objectives, monitor process, progress and achieve results.
* The successful candidate shall be effective at communicating a compelling vision for Health and Safety and inspire and motivate at all levels of the company to achieve a resilient Health and Safety culture.
* Higher Diploma or Degree level qualification in Health and Safety.
* Ability to build and develop strong relationships with internal functions and liaise with global EHS personnel
* Able to prioritise own workload and manage own time, self-motivated and capable of working flexibly and to strict deadlines using own initiative.
* Computer literate and competent in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
* Strong technical H&S skills, be capable of project management of H&S programs, process strong interpersonal and influencing skills and have an ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.