EHS Advisor - Dublin A facilities maintenance and building services business has an exciting opportunity for an EHS Advisor to join the team Northwest of Dublin City Centre.
This full-time permanent role would be ideally suited to an individual with a construction or trade background as this role will consist of both site visits along with office-based duties.
The successful applicant will be responsible for monitoring and enforcing health and safety compliance across the business, while also improving the EHS culture.
Principal Accountabilities: Develop guidelines, processes and documentation to support the company in addressing and enforcing the required standards within both health and safety and environmental legislation Prepare and review both Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) and ensure that these meet the standards Perform the role of a competent PSDP and/or PSCS on behalf of the company which will include the preparation of/ review of Preliminary Design and Construction Safety Plans Conducting both administrative and site audits to ensure contractual obligations are being met and a high standard of EHS compliance is being adhered to.
Observe personnel on-site to ensure EHS compliance.
This will include monitoring specialist subcontractors, agency & direct employees.
Lead and coordinate incident investigations and utilise root cause analysis to determine the true root cause and associated corrective and preventive actions necessary.
Ensure continued compliance with all regulatory & legislative standards.
Ensure compliance with Environmental & Safety management systems ISO14001 & ISO45001 Be proactive in identifying both positive and negative behaviours while possessing the ability to implement realistic corrective and preventive measures to any non-conformances.
Manage & maintain employee training records in conjunction with the Training Department.
Create & develop content for the QEHS intranet to include best practice policies & procedures.
Any other duties as deemed necessary for the efficiency of the business.
Skills & Knowledge Required: Degree qualified, in an EHS discipline.
3-5 years experience in a fast-paced pharmaceutical or construction environment.
Possesses an in-depth knowledge of Irish environmental health & safety compliance obligations Preferably has qualifications in the following areas Training Evaluation & Delivery, First Aid Responder, Manual Handling Instructor, Working at Height Instructor and DSE Assessor.
Knowledge of Integrated Management Systems to include ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical and Construction work is essential.
Proficient in MS Office, with the ability to generate detailed monthly reports.
Conscientious with a high attention to detail and an ability to multitask.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a fluent level of English.
Benefits & Next Steps Permanent role Diverse and inclusive community Family friendly, inclusive employment policies Career progression Stable staff retention Attractive salary package & benefits For more information on this exciting opportunity email an updated CV toSponsorship not offered full working rights needed and living locally.