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Safety Officer

Job description

Full-Time, 12 Months Contract
Location- Dublin 15 

Our biopharmaceutical client is currently hiring for an Environmental Occupational Health and Safety and Sustainability Advisor for their Dublin 15 site. You will be joining an established team of experienced EOHSS practitioners who will support and assist the successful candidate within a growing organisation. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Implement the company’s health, safety, quality and environmental policy, procedures and management systems, and apply corporate standards

  • Advise the project team on site on how best to comply with legislation and company procedure

  • Promote a positive Health and Safety culture on site with Project Management, Sub-contractors and direct staff, with an ability to motivate and encourage towards set goals

  • Develop, maintain and foster collaborative relationships with the wider project team

  • Ensure the duties of PSCS are being fulfilled by appointed contractors

  • Monitor EOHSS compliance on site generating weekly inspections & reports

  • Develop, enhance and implement robust site EOHSS procedures ensuring statutory and environmental safety obligation

  • Review relevant EOHSS plans and documents on site, eg. H&S Plan, Environmental Plan, Traffic Management Plan etc.

  • Host and lead EOHSS meetings on site

  • Liaise with Onsite Project team, PSDP and design team as required

  • Review and comment on Risk Assessments / Method Statements with the Site Team and contractors to reduce and control risk

  • Review and comment on Lift Plans with the Project Team and contractors

  • Coach and mentor contractors regarding EOHSS best practise

  • Communicate with local authorities and any other external bodies relating to EOHSS as required

  • Influence and coach project team in the implementation of best practice EOHSS standards

  • Provide advice, guidance and instruction in all health & safety matters to management, safety representatives and employees (including sub-contractors where appropriate)

  • Ensure that all accidents are reported, recorded and investigated and that suitable notification is given EOHSS site management, Health & Safety Authority and Insurers as required

  • Compile incident investigation reports and advise on corrective actions

  • Promote the Company EOHSS vision to achieve a workplace where no one gets hurt. Everyone gets home safe & healthy. The environment is preserved in the successful operation of the business. 

Requirements: 

  • You should have a recognised Health & Safety qualification

  • Experience in an EOHSS role

  • Highly motivated individual

  • Previous experience within the Bio-Pharmaceutical industry is an advantage

  • Excellent communication skills both written and verba

  • Must have experience working with a PSCS contractor

  • Excellent IT skills and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite

  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

  • Good time management and organisation skill

  • Ability and willingness to work on own initiative but also capable of working as part of a team

  • Ability to work well under pressure and within a strict deadline environment.

  • Ability to demonstrate building strong working relationships & stakeholder management.