Overview
Job Title: EH&S Manager fixed term contract
Department: EH&S
Reporting to: Site General Manager
Location: Portlaoise, Ireland
Position Type: Fixed Term Full Time
Responsibilities
* Responsible for development, implementation, communication and maintenance of EHS policies, programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs); to ensure the organization is compliant 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 surveys and audits as required to identify and minimize risks to the 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 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 tasks have been assessed for risk.
Skills And Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health, & Safety or related field.
* Strong training skills. Preferably holding QQI Level 6 Train the Trainer or equivalent.
* 2+ years' 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.
Personal Attributes
* Possesses Company values of honesty, integrity, respect, commitment and open to change while modelling the Company Core Principles in all activities.
* Ability to foster collaborative, cross department relationships to meet common objectives.
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