Ayrton Group are seeking an EHS Advisor for a pharmaceutical construction project based in Waterford.The EHS Advisor will be responsible for advising on overall compliance in matters of Environmental Health & Safety in accordance with client policies and relevant statutory provisions. The EHS Advisor must lead by example and serve as a role model in mobilising the team and ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety are adopted on-site.This is a short term contract role of 3 months with the potential for extension.Key Responsibilities:Conducting regular, formal site audits and carrying out inspections as directed in the Safety Management System.Ensuring that a record of statutory inspections is kept for all activities and plant equipment.Advising and instructing on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.).Assisting Site Management in drafting and communicating Method Statements.Reviewing existing policies and measures and updating according to legislation.Inspecting premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment).Performing incident reporting and near misses and follow up actions, identifying root causes, and implementing changes to prevent reoccurrences.Reviewing subcontractor Safety Statements and Safety Compliance.Reviewing Safe Work Plans for the tasks on site.Managing Health & Safety paperwork on-site.Managing and recommending PPE for on-site employees.Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes for new on-site employees and contractors.Delivering Toolbox Talks as required.Key Requirements:Minimum of a Level 7 qualification in Health and Safety, or similar, is required.Minimum of 1 year of experience in an on-site Safety position is preferred.Construction experience required.Experience with chemical waste would be beneficial.Safe Pass and Manual Handling required.Ability to work on own initiative and be innovative.Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.You must be legally permitted to live and work in IrelandApply for this jobUpload your CVI consent to Ayrton Group storing and using this information for the purposes of contacting me with regards to my query. For our privacy practices and how we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy, please review our Privacy Policy.Similar OpeningsYour career is in safe handsAs Ireland’s go-to provider of EHS risk management & advisory consultancy services, staffing solutions, workplace safety training and traffic management services- Ayrton Group is relentlessly focused on the provision of best-in-class solutions for our clients. Our team of ambitious and passionate individuals provide a comprehensive suite of resources to responsible businesses who embrace the need to make safety a top priority, ensuring not just legislative compliance and reductions in accidents but real, measurable improvements in productivity, quality and revenue growth.
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