EHS Officer

The overall purpose of this role is to identify plan and implement Environment Health and Safety
procedures and improvements as well as ensuring safety compliance to legislative standards. This role is
based in our clients office in North county Galway but this position will have responsibility for their other sites and therefore you
will be required to travel/visit these sites as and when required.

Degree (Level 8 or higher) in EHS or Occupational Safety and Health or a related discipline essential
Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role is desirable but not mandatory.
QQI Manual handling Instructor Course completed is an advantage.
Occupational First Aider Desirable.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT systems is preferable.
High level of professionalism and good communication skills.
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Ability to work in a pro-active and efficient manner.
Strong attention to detail and good organisational prioritization and planning ability.

Development of group EHS management system in line with ISO 14001 including certification and
audit coordination.
Ensure Ireland & UK sites EHS statutory compliance & provide advice and guidance
Promote and embed a positive EHS culture across all sites
Develop implement & review of policies & procedures ensuring they are up to date in line with
legislation at all time
Co-ordinate risk assessments inspection & audits
Manage all contractors and subcontractors who come onto site
Training of employees to promote awareness and ensure competence
Liaise with authorised bodies (e.g. HSA HSE Fire department EPA etc.)
Manage chemical safety onsite including hazardous waste
Manage Lifting Gear to comply with relevant legislation
Effective management of H&S goods & services orders
Collate analyse and report on EHS data for the group
Report on all accidents and incidents onsite. performing root cause analysis for incident/accident
investigations ensuring corrective action is taken
Health and Safety support required for safety tender documentation for potential new site works
Ensure compliance with all Irish and UK environmental legislation and regulatory requirements
across all sites.
Drive environmental sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction energy efficiency and
resource management across all sites.
Monitor and report environmental KPIs (waste energy water emissions) and support delivery of
environmental targets.
Manage environmental permits waste streams chemical compliance (including SDS oversight) and
hazardous materials.
Liaise with regulatory authorities and support environmental inspections audits and sustainability
reporting requirements.
Provide assistance to Group HR Manager with inductions and new starter training