Job Description
Health and Safety Specialist - West Cork
Ref No: AM18337
County Cork, Republic of Ireland
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:
1. Development and implementation of establishment of Health and Safety Management System to Standard ISO 45001
2. Implementation and operation of Safe Systems of Work
3. SEVESO and COMAH compliance management with a focus on Major Accident Prevention Planning, ATEX and Chemical Management Programs
4. Maintenance of the health and safety legal register and compliance and governance systems development
5. Project management of EHS programs and collaboration with teams to support H&S programs
6. Emergency preparedness and response program development, implementation and maintenance
7. Support on Corporate Social Responsibility and H&S Business Continuity Planning
8. Occupational health, industrial hygiene and ergonomics program development
9. Contractor management including construction and maintenance operations
10. Construction safety program
11. Developing and maintaining positive relationships with regulatory agencies, managing regulatory inspections, and incident reporting while implementing a H&S quality control and KPI system
12. Participating in, and leading, EHS working groups and committees while innovating within the EHS field
13. Developing and partnering with functions in execution of the H&S training program
14. Utilising electronic platforms for the management of Permit to Work and H&S Management Systems
Interested applicants should have:
1. The functional and technical knowledge and skills to compete the role to a high level of accomplishment.
2. A demonstrated ability to set clear objectives, monitor process, progress and achieve results.
3. 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.
4. Higher Diploma or Degree level qualification in Health and Safety.
5. Ability to build and develop strong relationships with internal functions and liaise with global EHS personnel
6. Able to prioritise own workload and manage own time, self-motivated and capable of working flexibly and to strict deadlines using own initiative.
7. Computer literate and competent in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
8. 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.
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