Safety Officer - Dublin 15 New

Safety Officer

12 month LTD contracting role - Dublin 15

Our client, a biopharmaceutical facility, requires an Environmental Occupational Health and Safety and Sustainability Advisor to support exciting multi-disciplinary and framework projects. Joining an established team of experienced EOHSS practitioners who will support and assist the successful candidate.

• Implement the company’s health, safety, quality and environmental policy, procedures and management systems, and apply corporate standards.
• Advise the project team on site on how best to comply with legislation and company procedures
• Promote a positive Health and Safety culture on site with Project Management, Sub-contractors and direct staff, with an ability to motivate and encourage towards set goals
• Develop, maintain and foster collaborative relationships with the wider project team
• Ensure the duties of PSCS are being fulfilled by appointed contractors
• Monitor EOHSS compliance on site generating weekly inspections & reports
• Develop, enhance and implement robust site EOHSS procedures ensuring statutory and environmental safety obligation
• Review relevant EOHSS plans and documents on site, eg. H&S Plan, Environmental Plan, Traffic Management Plan etc.
• Host and lead EOHSS meetings on site
• Liaise with Onsite Project team, PSDP and design team as required
• Review and comment on Risk Assessments / Method Statements with the Site Team and contractors to reduce and control risk
• Review and comment on Lift Plans with the Project Team and contractors
• Coach and mentor contractors regarding EOHSS best practise
• Communicate with local authorities and any other external bodies relating to EOHSS as required
• Influence and coach project team in the implementation of best practice EOHSS standards
• Provide advice, guidance and instruction in all health & safety matters to management, safety representatives and employees (including sub-contractors where appropriate)
• Ensure that all accidents are reported, recorded and investigated and that suitable notification is given EOHSS site management, Health & Safety Authority and Insurers as required
• Compile incident investigation reports and advise on corrective actions
• Promote the Company EOHSS vision to achieve a workplace where no one gets hurt. Everyone gets home safe & healthy. The environment is preserved in the successful operation of the business.

Requirements:

• Health & Safety qualification essential
• Experience in an EOHSS role
• Highly motivated individual
• Previous experience within the Bio-Pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Must have experience working with Project Supervisor Construction Stage contractors.
• Excellent IT skills and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Ability and willingness to work on own initiative but also capable of working as part of a team
• Ability to work well under pressure and within a strict deadline environment.
• Ability to demonstrate building strong working relationships & stakeholder management.

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