Ayrton Group Hiring for Health and Safety Officer Job at Dublin , Ireland Full Time

We are seeking a Health and Safety Officer to support our client, an energy provider. You will support the Health and Safety Manager in the creation, development, implementation, and communication of Company-wide health and safety strategy, policy and procedures, incorporating legislative requirements, industry best practice and other requirements related to the Company Management Systems.

This role is a hybrid of office and site-based work, with typically one day a week on site. This contract currently has a duration of 9 months with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to management on Health and Safety policy and strategy and ensure monitoring and reporting on overall compliance to these standards.
• Monitor the annual risk-based network health and safety audit and inspection strategy, covering all company operational and construction activities and responsibilities.
• Support that statutory reporting of accidents, incidents and ill health is undertaken in accordance with current legislation and procedures in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and Scotland.
• Escalate risks and issues to the Health and Safety Manager as appropriate.
• Support the delivery of the Company Risk assessment program on an annual basis. Ensure all risks are managed and escalated where appropriate.
• Support Company construction teams in safe delivery of projects across the network, interface with contractor H&S teams to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Support Health and Safety requirements for the evaluation of Company tendering processes.
• Support the implementation of contractual financial adjustments where required.
• Support Company operations teams in safe delivery of OPEX programs across the network, interface with contractor H&S teams to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Work with HR, Asset Management, Construction and Asset Operations as appropriate.
• Support the DSE assessment program for Company personnel.
• Support any initiatives that may come up from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Degree level qualification in Health and Safety, Engineering, or other relevant 3rd level qualification
• A minimum of five years post-graduate experience in a professional safety/engineering environment
• Detailed knowledge of legislation and ability to interpret and translate such information into business policy and procedures.
• Working knowledge of HSE management systems, aspects and controls.
• A persuasive influencer and negotiator.
• Self-confidence, discipline and a commercial approach to establish credibility at all levels in the business up to senior management level.
• Proven contributor in strategic development.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully influence key internal and external stakeholders and identify external issues which will impact business performance.
• Proven ability to act as an advocate for the development and implementation of change.
• Experience in developing and maintaining effective strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work proactively within a team.
• You must be legally permitted to live and work in Ireland.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 9 months

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have a minimum of five years post-graduate experience in a professional safety/engineering environment?
• Do you have a strong working knowledge of HSE management systems, aspects and controls?

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)