Offshore Wind Safety Specialist
ESB is a purpose-led company striving to create a brighter future for our customers and communities by leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. We operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning generation, transmission, distribution, and supply across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain, as well as an international energy consulting business.
We have almost 8,000 employees and invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributing over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributing over €2m across community initiatives. This requires us to bring together the best of our capabilities to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge, and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers, and community.
Position Description
ESB is committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040, and the successful delivery of offshore windfarms by ESB Engineering and Major Projects (EMP) will play a key part in achieving this goal. Project success will depend on safe delivery and maintaining high safety and health standards on these important projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work collaboratively with project management staff, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure legal, corporate, and project safety requirements are implemented in full.
* Provide assistance in the safety aspects of procurement.
* Carry out duty holder competency assessments.
* Carry out detailed audits on contractors to ensure legislative and corporate standards are being fully implemented on site.
* Support the Client in discharging its duty holder roles, when required.
* Ensure that Client Duty Holder responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with the legislation.
* Promote a culture of safety awareness with project management staff and contractors working on our projects.
* Review contractor safety documentation and procedures.
* Liaise with Contractors on safety issues in the role of Client Safety Advisor.
* Supervise works.
* Compile and deliver safety inductions.
* Participate in project safety leadership teams.
* Assist in developing safety specifications.
* Maintain awareness of changes to relevant safety and health legislation and advise management and staff on required changes or actions to address legislative compliance.
* Compile project statistics and reports back to the SHE Manager and Project Managers on trends.
* Mentor site team members on auditing and safety leadership.
Experience and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
* A minimum of 5 years Health & Safety experience within the construction industry.
* (NFQ) Level 8 Qualification in Health and Safety.
* Knowledge of Safety and Health legislation, codes of practice, and standards.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent influencing, leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
* Ability to work on one's own initiative.
* Experience on Windfarm projects, ideally offshore.
* Knowledge of Marine Legislation.
* Up-to-date Offshore Training such as GWO.
* Good working knowledge of CDM legislation.
Location
This position will be based at ESB's offices in One Dublin Airport Central, Dublin Airport, Dublin but will require regular travel. Flexible working arrangements may also be agreed.
ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.
Reporting To
The role will report to the Safety Manager Offshore Wind, Generation Projects.
Why Work with Us?
* Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition to net zero carbon future.
* Progressive, hybrid working model.
* Career development through mentoring and training.
* Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities.
* Sports and Social Clubs.
* Networking opportunities.
* Credit Union.
* Access to staff well-being programmes.
* Generous parental leave entitlements.
* Strong values-based and inclusive culture.
* Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
* Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven, and Trusted.