Generation Projects Offshore Wind Safety Specialist
Vacancy Number: 25567
Safety / Health / Environment
Job Type: Full-time
ESB is a purpose-led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. We operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.
With almost 8,000 employees, we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in, and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge, and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers, and community.
Position Description
ESB is committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040, and the successful delivery of offshore windfarms by ESB Engineering and Major Projects (EMP) will play a key part in achieving this goal. Project success will depend upon safe delivery and maintaining high safety and health standards on these important projects.
Reporting directly to the EMP Offshore Safety Manager, the successful candidate will, after a period of acclimatisation and training, be initially seconded onto the Inchcape Offshore Windfarm project. The candidate will work directly on the delivery of this 1 GW offshore windfarm project off the Angus Coast in Scotland, gaining vital experience. On completion of this project, the Offshore Wind Safety Specialist will utilise their experience to assist in the safe delivery of ESB’s Irish offshore wind portfolio.
This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their career in this innovative area of construction which will assist in tackling climate change.
Key Responsibilities
1. Work collaboratively with project management staff, contractors, and all stakeholders to ensure legal, corporate, and project safety requirements are implemented in full.
2. Provide assistance in the safety aspects of procurement.
3. Carry out duty holder competency assessments.
4. Carry out detailed audits on contractors to ensure that legislative and corporate standards are being fully implemented on site.
5. Support the Client in discharging its duty holder roles, when required.
6. Ensure that Client Duty Holder responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with the legislation.
7. Promote a culture of safety awareness with project management staff and contractors working on our projects.
8. Review contractor safety documentation and procedures.
9. Liaise with Contractors on safety issues in the role of Client Safety Advisor.
10. Supervise works.
11. Compile and deliver safety inductions.
12. Participate in project safety leadership teams.
13. Assist in developing safety specifications.
14. Maintain awareness of changes to relevant safety and health legislation and advise management and staff on required changes or actions to address legislative compliance.
15. Compile project statistics and reports back to the SHE Manager and Project Managers on trends.
16. Mentor site team members on auditing and safety leadership.
Experience and Qualifications
1. Minimum of 5 years Health & Safety experience within the construction industry.
2. (NFQ) Level 8 Qualification in Health and Safety.
3. Knowledge of Safety and Health legislation, codes of practice, and standards.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Excellent influencing, leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
6. Ability to work on one’s own initiative.
7. Experience on Windfarm projects, ideally offshore.
8. Knowledge of Marine Legislation.
9. Up to date Offshore Training such as GWO.
10. Good working knowledge of CDM legislation.
Location
This position will be based at ESB’s offices in One Dublin Airport Central, Dublin Airport, Dublin but it will require regular travel. Flexible working arrangements may also be agreed.
ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.
Reporting To
The role will report to the Safety Manager Offshore Wind, Generation Projects.
Why Work with Us?
1. Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future.
2. Progressive, hybrid working model.
3. Career development through mentoring and training.
4. Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities.
5. Sports and Social Clubs.
6. Networking opportunities.
7. Credit Union.
8. Access to staff well-being programmes.
9. Generous parental leave entitlements.
10. Strong values-based and inclusive culture.
11. Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
12. Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven, and Trusted.
Closing Date
16th January 2025
Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie
If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
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