Construction Safety Engineer
Team Horizon is seeking a Construction Safety Engineer for a client in Dublin to ensure that our clients construction projects comply with the highest standards of health and safety.
Why you should apply:
* This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.
* There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.
* Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines in Dublin, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.
What you will be doing:
* Preview RAMS, lift plans and temporary work designs to ensure best practices are followed
* Input to safety stand downs & one-point lessons (typically executed by GC or contractor EHS reps)
* Monitor and update safety signage
* Walk construction work with the contractor in advance of execution to ensure safe practices are followed
* Conduct site inspections and risk assessments to identify and eliminate any hazards or violations
* Execute gap analysis studies, ranging from regulatory requirements, GDE/SOPs and overall EHS cover. Report the outcome to the Project Manager for next steps consideration
* Keep the relevant safety reporting data up to date.
* Plan and execute EHS demonstrations, workshops, training etc with CM team.
* Work closely with PSCS and PSDP in relation to the execution of all works on site
* Report any accidents, incidents, or near misses. Input into the investigations, as appropriate
* Coordinate and cooperate with the project manager, the site supervisor, the client, and the relevant authorities and stakeholders on safety matters
* Keep abreast of the latest developments and best practices in the field of construction safety
* Advise the project team/construction management of potential Safety efficiencies/improvements
* Provide safety moment topics and content for the project team.
* Populate relevant EHS content on displays/notice boards within portacabin and Construction zones.
* Request clarity on any EHS training/documentation/requirements/SOPs for the relevant EHS POC.
* EHS policy decisions – this direction will come from EHS. The Snr Safety Engineer will consult with EHS POC on any policy items raised by the construction team.
* Creation of construction stage H&S plan
* RAMS approval
* Coordinate the implementation of the Construction Regulations.
* Notify the HSA before work commences, if applicable.
* Coordinate arrangements to ensure workers have SafePass and relevant CSCS cards.
* Coordinate measures to restrict entry to site.
* Coordinate the reporting of accidents to the HSA.
* Coordinate the appointment of a Safety Representative, when there are 20+ people on site.
* Appoint a Safety Advisor when there are 100+ people on site.
* Provide required safety file information to the PSDP.
PSDP Role
* Identify hazards from the technical, organisational, planning or time related aspects of the project
* Where possible, eliminate the hazards or reduce the risk
* Communicate necessary control measure, design assumptions or remaining risks to the PSCS so they can be dealt with in the Safety and Health Plan
* Ensure that the work of designers is coordinated to ensure safety
* Organise co-operation between designers
* Prepare a written safety and health plan for any project where construction will take more than 500 person days or 30 working days or there is a Particular Risk and deliver it to the client prior to tender.
* Prepare a safety file for the completed structure and give it to the client
* Notify the Authority and client of non-compliance with any written directions issued
What you need to apply:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, occupational health and safety, or a related field.
* At least three years of experience as a construction safety engineer or a similar role, ideally at a biopharmaceutical facility (or similar).
* Knowledge of the construction industry and the relevant safety regulations and standards.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
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