Health and Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job overview

• The role is based at our production facility in Shannon, Ireland and is part of the EH&S function for the site.
• Monitor and coordinate allocated elements of the Company’s EH&S program, along with associated continuous improvement projects.
• Due to the extent and multi-disciplined nature of the job responsibilities degrees of emphasis will be required.
• The role includes supporting the HS&E team in all aspects of the role from preparation, analysis through to internal & external audit and Risk Assessment compliance; the person will be responsible for developing and maintaining our ZERO HARM principles, practices, and procedures as part of a continued drive for continual improvement.

Duties and tasks

• Development, implementation, and continuous improvement of robust EH&S management systems, ensuring all necessary supporting policies, procedures and work instructions are fit for purpose, meet legislative and contractual requirements, and achieve the delivery of industrial best practice & performance.
• Undertake effective monitoring, testing, reporting, auditing and review of EH&S management and performance. Assist in the completion & submission to the Environmental Protection Agency of the AER and EPR reports.
• Undertake investigations into EH&S Incidents determine and implement all necessary actions to prevent a recurrence, liaise with the relevant regulatory bodies as necessary.
• Management of ISO standards (14001:2015, 45001:2018)
• Coordinate necessary statutory training.
• Work closely and support site business units on HS&E associated projects.

Assist in the management of the Emergency Response Team site function

Qualifications

• Relevant Environmental, Health & Safety Qualification essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work under their own Initiative.
• A problem solver who enjoys working in a small close-knit team and with the wider sustainability E6 group with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent leadership, training, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Very proactive with strong time management skills.