Job Title: Health and Safety Officer
Location: Athlone with travel to sites in Galway
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the EHS Manager in achieving full compliance with Health, Safety & Workplace Legislation.
* Work effectively with the Project Manager and Construction Team to implement the Integrated Management System.
* Ensure the site is adequately set up with a Site-Specific Construction EHS Plan.
* Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all of the client's High Risk Activities (HRAs) and ensure they are identified and effectively controlled on site.
* Assist with the development of Risk Assessment & Method Statements.
* Assist with the development of SOPs and provide training and communication to site personnel.
* Report and Investigate incidents when they occur and ensure root causes are identified, mitigated and communicated.
* Communicate Safety Alerts through Toolbox Talk on a scheduled basis.
* Ensure statutory forms and inspections are complete and recorded in a timely fashion.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Rlevant Health and Safety Diploma / Degree.
* 4+ years experience on large construction projects, preferably with an M&E contractor.
* Team player able to build and maintain relationships both internal and external clients.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
* Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Benefits:
* Salary circa €55,000 - €65,000 - DOE.
* 21 days annual leave.
* Car, phone and laptop provided.
* Bike-to-Work Scheme.
* Free Parking.