11475
Health and Safety Manager
Tipperary, Ireland
Engineering
Permanent
11475
Posted on:
October 7, 2024
The Highlights:
- Great training and development opportunities
- Perm role with highly reputable engineering contractor
- Excellent industrial experience with a highly professional organisation
The Role:
Elusav Recruitment are currently seeking an Health and Safety Manager in Tipperary with a practical on-site knowledge of electrical and instrumentation system and competent with a good knowledge of water and wastewater networks and infrastructure.
The Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for leading, implementing, and overseeing the Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) management systems across the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, as well as Repairs and Maintenance Frameworks and Electrical Panel Inspection Frameworks.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain and enhance the SHEQ management systems in line with industry standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
- Ensure 100% Geopal usage across the workforce is maintained
- Continue to update company SHEQ policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvement in safety, health, environmental protection, and quality performance.
- Ensure full compliance with completion of RAMS prior to any works being undertaken.
- Conduct Risk Assessments and Method Statements as required and review RAMS prepared by colleagues as required.
- Undertake regular unannounced site safety audits and ensure any actions arising are closed out.
- Manage internal and external audits for compliance with relevant quality management systems.
- Undertake any accident/incident investigations as required
- Review and analyse safety data to identify trends and recommend preventative measures. It is imperative to oversee quality control and quality assurance procedures for wastewater treatment operations, repair, maintenance, and inspection frameworks.
- Ensure all staff training is updated properly and records are maintained to ensure staff undertaking any works are appropriately trained qualified and certified to undertake such relevant works.
- Implement SHEQ training programs relevant for employees at all levels to raise safety awareness and H&S requirements and compliance
- Ensure that all employees, contractors, and partners are aware of and comply with SHEQ requirements.
- Ensure all necessary documentation from Contractors has been received and checked prior to any works commencing.
- The SHEQ Manager will ensure adherence to all relevant legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards. They Lead investigations into any safety, environmental, or quality-related incidents, ensuring root cause analysis is conducted and corrective actions are implemented. They will oversee the emergency response plans for wastewater treatment plants and ensure the team is trained and equipped to handle emergencies effectively.
- Provide weekly reports to the Directors in an agreed format
- Participate in meetings with Irish Water as required.
- Provide the relevant site safety reports to Plant Managers to enable them to present safety updates to Irish Water during the regular plant review meetings.
Job Requirements:
- A degree in safety, engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in SHEQ management within wastewater treatment, utilities, or a similar industry.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, preferably within an operational and maintenance setting.
- Prior experience in a compliance management role, ideally within a wastewater treatment, industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to lead safety, health, environment, and quality initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Additional knowledge, certification or training in ATEX regulations or hazardous environments is a plus but not essential as full training will be provided in year 1.
- Strong knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation.
- In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 standards and other relevant industry standards.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and wastewater treatment processes.
- Knowledge of ATEX regulations and standards is an advantage but full training will be provided.
- An understanding of HAC’s, EPD, FLIDS, HAZOP is an advantage but training will be provided.
If you would like to learn more about the vacancy, apply now, or contact Stephen O'Brien on stephen@elusav.com or +3536959993.
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