Health and Safety Officer
Pale Blue Dot Recruitment
- Co Galway
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Drive EHS continuous improvements initiatives.
- Manage& Maintain the ISO14001 Environmental Management System
- Provide senior management with regular EHS reports & KPIs covering all relevant EHS metrics and reporting requirements.
- Manage, develop and provide EHS training as required to all employees, contractors & visitors.
- Coordinate environmental management programmes, driving continuous improvement initiatives including but not limited to energy reduction, waste, etc.
- Identify and address site EHS issues and concerns.
- Support and maintain effective document control systems for the EHS department.
- Monitor and maintain all EHS policies and procedures and the company safety statement in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Support the EHS accident and incident management process on-site in accordance with HSA and corporate requirements; Including investigations, root cause analysis and corrective and preventative action management.
- Lead and manage the risk assessment programme.
- Keep up to date with all relevant legal changes or developments and ensure compliance in a timely manner.
- Actively lead and drive EHS ownership with all relevant managers and promote continuous improvement in EHS culture, through regular training and awareness events.
- Represent the company during external audits or inspections and liaise as required.
- Carry out regular audits/inspections to measure EHS compliance with site procedures and legal requirements.
- Conform to the requirements of the quality and environmental management system.
- Additional projects and/or ad hoc duties as required.
- Level 7/8 in Environmental Health & Safety or similar discipline
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a medical device manufacturing engineering role is desirable.
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate closely with colleagues across all departments
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize own daily work routine to meet established schedule.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication and influencing skills