Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Application Deadline: 29 May 2026
Department: Quality & Safety
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Shannon
Description
Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Reports to: EHS Manager
Location: Atlantic Aviation Group, Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare
Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe’s leading independent aviation solution providers offering aircraft maintenance, engineering services, logistics and training solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Take responsibility for review, interpretation, communication, and implementation of all applicable safety legislation.
Implement and perform the internal audit program and conduct regular spot check assessments in accordance with safety policies and procedures to ensure AAG remains a safe workplace.
Monitor safety performance and provide updates and recommendations to the EHS/Quality Manager.
Generate periodic H&S performance statistics, identify trends, and take appropriate actions to maintain and communicate safety standards compliance.
Coordinate the risk assessment programme and appropriate follow‑up actions.
Support occupational health monitoring programs – assess trends and propose recommendations.
Identify training needs/programs and develop/deliver them to employees, contractors, and customers to ensure competence in safety awareness.
Lead incident reporting and investigation, ensuring root‑cause analysis and confirm corrective/preventive actions are implemented.
Generate management reports internally, for the AAG Group, and to external agencies as appropriate.
Support evaluation of new activities and equipment regarding H&S legislation implementation.
Ensure continuous development and implementation of the emergency response plan.
Maintain training statistics and records.
Coordinate the safety committee and first‑aid activity programmes.
Liaise with other AAG Group EHS colleagues on relevant issues and developments.
Liaisons with:
Internal departments: HR, OH nurse doctor, Operations.
Health & Safety Authority.
Personal Injury Assessment Board, insurance companies, etc.
Support the EHS/Quality Manager with the development of a safety culture through regular communication media, safety topics, and awareness campaigns.
Support the EHS specialist team and other quality team members in carrying out their duties.
Undertake projects and assignments as allocated by the EHS/Quality Manager.
Candidate Requirements
Hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
Demonstrate understanding of, and ability to interpret, health and safety legislation and compliance standards.
Show willingness to learn and develop knowledge across all aspects of health, safety, and environmental responsibilities within a broad operational role.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to positively influence and appropriately challenge within a busy operational environment.
Have the ability to build effective working relationships across departments and engage with senior management to drive continuous improvement in health and safety performance.
Typical Working Conditions
Must satisfy and maintain the required medical standard.
Work performed at the AAG Hangar in Shannon.
PPE provided by AAG, and its use is mandatory.
Must satisfy and maintain airport security requirements.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Atlantic Aviation Group is an equal opportunities employer. The company values diversity and will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of nationality, religion, ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities through the recruitment process and encourage applicants to inform us of any adjustment requirements.
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