*6 month contract
Key Responsibilities:
* Responsible for development, implementation, communication and maintenance of EHS Policies, Programmes and SOPs to ensure the organization is complaint with health and safety legislation, HSA (Health & Safety Authority), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Corporate Standards; to reduce and prevent hazards, environmental impacts and injuries.
* Development, tracking and reporting of site EHS goals and key metrics to prevent undesired events and incidents.
* Develop systems to ensure all employees/contractors comply with all relevant legal safety requirements.
* Identify training needs, organize and co-ordinate training courses and prepare training material where appropriate.
* Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes, and identify corrective and preventative actions and report to management.
* Liaise with on-site contractors to ensure their compliance with company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards
* Conduct survey and audits required to identify and minimize risks to company and employees.
* Assist with the preparation of emergency/contingency plans, review and update emergency procedures and training with key staff. Including organizing and leading Emergency Response Teams and facilitate Emergency Response Plan (ERP) drills as required.
* Perform risk assessments in conjunction with colleagues and employees to reduce risk and prevent incidents.
* Review planning and installation/modifications of plant equipment/projects to ensure in compliance with current legislated and corporate requirements.
* Manage contractor safety program and supervise non-routine work.
* Maintain and ensure site security program is compliant with all regulations as well as State, Federal and local requirements for first responders
* Participate in all Corporate EHS committees and activities, complete all site Corporate EHS reporting.
* Oversee a permitting system that includes documents Job Safety Analysis (JSA) along with ensuring routine tsks have been assessed for risk.
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health, & Safety or related field. (Desirable but not essential)
* Strong training skills. Preferably holding QQI Level 6 Train the Trainer or equivalent.
* 2+ experience in a similar position within the manufacturing industry. Preferably in the chemical manufacturing industry.
* Experience with work on Engineering Projects and New Product Introduction (NPI) Projects.
* Strong Microsoft Office knowledge, especially the use of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
* Enjoy working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, both independently and as part of a team
* Sound judgement and decision-making ability.