About the Role
As a seasoned Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, you will play a crucial role in driving our organization's commitment to sustainability and risk management. You will be responsible for developing, planning, coordinating, and monitoring Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with site-based EHS personnel and provide guidance to management teams on overall EHS aspects.
Key responsibilities include:
* General Develop, plan, coordinate and monitor DPS-EHS programmes to ensure compliance.
* Interfacing with site-based EHS personnel ensuring they are working within the parameters of the DPS safety management structures where applicable and updating them of new developments.
* Provide direction and guidance to the management team on overall EHS aspects for our sites e.g. Welfare, Safety Statement, Ergonomics, Emergency Response etc.
* Assist in Incident Investigation where required.
* Report monthly site safety statistics for DPSs Group Operation.
* Assist in the co-ordination of Safety Week activities and events across DPS offices and key sites.
* Project Safety PSCS/PSDP Assist the Project Manager and team in the execution of PSDP and PSCS roles in line with current Construction Regulations e.g. Preparation of Preliminary Safety Plan and Construction Safety Plan, Design Safety Reviews and Safety Files.
* Provide day to day site safety cover on projects.
* Ensure site related incidents are investigated satisfactorily and ascertain causes for use in recommending preventative measures - develop EHS procedural revision as necessary.
* Provide involvement as necessary in project assessments including HAZOPs, Ergonomic, Material Handling, ATEX and design reviews.
* Provide consultancy in specialised areas e.g. OHSAS 18001, Ergonomics and Materials Handling, Manual Handling, Seveso etc.
We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about creating a safer and more sustainable workplace, we encourage you to apply.