Health & Safety Officer- Mechanical Contractor

Health & Safety Advisor- Mechanical Contractor - Galway

Office / Project Location : Loughrea Galway

Employment Type :  Permanent

Work Location :  Multi Sites throughout Galway & Limerick

Pay :  €45K-€65K

Experience :  3+years

Visa :  EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a Galway based Mechanical Contractor servicing clients in Galway & Limerick.

They service clients across a wide range of business sectors such as Pharmaceutical, Data Centres, Healthcare, and large Commercial Projects.

They are currently looking for a strong individual to join the EHS team to support in overall Health & Safety efforts.

The successful candidate will ensure that practices and procedures within the workplace coincide with safety legislation and standards are always maintained.

Conducting regular, formal / informal site audits, observation and carrying out required inspections as directed in the Safety Management System and applicable legislation.

Ensure records of statutory inspections are kept up to date for all activities, and plant equipment.

Liaising with site supervision on shortfalls, necessary improvements, and report back to EHS manager.

Investigating Incident and accidents and capturing onto the HSMS

Accompany and assist with site Inspection visits as required by the Health & Safety Authority

Delivering Health & Safety induction programs for new employees and contractors working on site.

Managing and making recommendations for Personal Protection Equipment required

Serving as representative at H&S related weekly site meetings and keeping minutes.

Organising and chairing the Safety Meetings for Contractor and Sub-Contractors personnel.

Ensuring sub-contractor safety statement, relevant documentation and records as well as required Method statement are available on site and assess sub-contractor statements and method statements, assisting where required.

Advising / assisting Site Management in drafting and communicating RAMS.

Compiling, updating and communication site Emergency Plans

Site safety equipment like fire extinguishers and first aid box inspections.

Collecting and collating relevant information for inclusion in the Safety File and preparing for handover to the Client at the end of the project.

Liaising with management in relation to Training requirements

Facilitating toolbox talks.

Assisting with ISO audit compliance, and H & S related assistance when required by the H&S Manager and Director.

Liaising with main contractors and site safety teams.

Attending department meetings.

Requirements

Recognised EHS Qualification

3+ years experience

Previous experience with M&E Contractors on Construction Sites a distinct advantage

Capacity to multi-task across multiple sites

IT Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Valid Irish Driver’s license required

Valid SAFE PASS and Manual handling certificates

Team Player must demonstrate works collaboratively in a team environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Package

Competitive Salary based on qualifications and relevant project experience