Environmental Health Safety Officer

nbxTalent are currently recruiting for an EHS (Environmental Health Safety) Officer to join a growing construction firm based in Dublin with a reputation for its excellent working culture. The ideal candidate will have a construction or trade background as the role will consist of both site visits along with office based duties. The role entails the responsibility for monitoring & enforcing of health and safety standards across the business as a whole while also conducting investigations as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop guidelines, processes and documentation to support the Company in addressing and enforcing the required standards within both health and safety and environmental legislation 
• Prepare and inspect both Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) along with PSCS (Project Supervisor Construction Stage) documentation 
• Conducting both administrative and site audits to ensure contractual obligations are being met 
• Observe personnel on-site to ensure EHS compliance. This will include monitoring specialist subcontractors, agency & direct employees
• Lead and coordinate incident investigations and utilise root cause analysis
• Ensure continued compliance with all regulatory standards including ISO14000 & ISO45001
• Be proactive in identifying both positive and negative incidents while possessing the ability to implement realistic corrective and preventive measures 
• Manage & maintain employee training records in conjunction with the Training Department
• Create & develop content for the EHS intranet to include best practice policies & procedures 

Skills & Qualification Requirements

• Degree qualified, in an EHS discipline 
• 3-5 years’ EHS experience in a Facilities Management and/or Construction environment is essential 
• Possess an Internal Auditing accreditation to include Integrated Management Systems (ISO 14000 and ISO 45001). Other relevant accreditations are also welcomed
• Possesses an in-depth knowledge of Irish Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and regulations
• Preferably has qualifications in the following areas - Train the Trainer, First Aid, Manual Handling and DSE Assessor
• Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical and Construction industry essential
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluent English 

Benefits

• Company Car Provided
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Sick Pay
• Health Insurance
• HSF