Role: Power Plant Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Reports to: Head of HSE (UK & Ireland)
Function: Project / Site-Based
Full EU/Irish Working Rights
The Power Plant HSE Manager will lead the development and implementation of health, safety, and environmental strategies across a major power generation site. This role is pivotal in ensuring full compliance with HSE regulations, fostering a proactive safety culture, and driving continuous improvement in operational safety standards. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a practical approach to safety, capable of building strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams to align on shared safety goals.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and coordinate project-specific HSE documentation including HSE Plans, Environmental Management Plans, and Waste Management Plans.
Liaise with regulatory bodies including local authorities, environmental agencies, and law enforcement.
Interface regularly with clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment on HSE objectives.
Lead site audits and inspections to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Support tender processes by advising on HSE requirements.
Chair HSE committee meetings and contribute to project management discussions.
Oversee incident investigations and ensure lessons learned are shared across teams.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, training, and statutory compliance.
Promote behavioural safety and lead training sessions to reinforce HSE culture.
Ensure emergency preparedness and first-aid coverage across all shifts.
Assign HSE responsibilities to supervisors and monitor performance.
Assist other projects as directed by the Head of HSE.Core Competencies & Experience
Minimum 5 years' experience in an HSE managerial role, ideally within power generation or industrial environments.
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including ATEX zone control.
Expertise in high-risk activity identification and mitigation.
Familiarity with Permit to Work systems and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proven ability to lead teams and influence safety culture.
Experience in facilities safety management and operations of critical systems.Qualifications
NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum
Lead Auditor, IOSH regional branch participation, First Aid certification and behavioural coaching, will be considered as an asset.
Clear evidence of maintain CPD records
Chartered status of a national HSE Institute - CMIOSH
Excellent HRA (High Risk Activity) Identification skills and hazard spotting.
In depth knowledge of Incident /Accident prevention methodologies
Mental Health first aider
Valid industry recognised safety card
Valid Manual Handling Certificate
Strong Mechanical /Electrical & operations of critical systems experience.
Facilities Safety Management experience.The role requires a commitment to fairness, honesty, integrity, trust, accountability, and respect. The HSE Manager will be expected to promote a culture of safety, responsibility, and care-ensuring everyone goes home safe and healthy every day.
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