Health and Safety Officer

Background : Veolia is Ireland's leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. Health and Safety Officer Contract Duration / Employment Type : Permanent Location : Kildare Hybrid / Onsite : Onsite Working Pattern (Time / Hours) : 7.30am- 4.30pm Monday to Friday Overview of the role : Reporting to the H&S Manager for Haz Waste Ireland, The successful candidate will provide support to Veolia site management team at Intel : Implementing the company's health, safety, quality and environmental policy, procedures and management systems and ensuring alignment with Veolia Minimum requirement (VMRs) National legislation, internal process and procedures and international best practices. In leading and driving a culture which never compromises on the health and safety of employees, contractors, customers, and partners by ensuring the workforce is fully engaged in understanding their responsibilities and empowered to take action when required. In the overall running of all QHSE administrative tasks that are associated with the operations carried out on the Intel site in the Veolia Office. General Day to Day of the role; Attendance at regular meetings with Client Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress Compliance - ADR - IMDG. Carriage of dangerous goods Ensure quality of the service provided, including customer service and technical aspects Develop and, implement and review Risk Assessments procedure in line with legal requirements Conduct Risk Assessments audits, and inspections, ensuring timely corrective actions Act as the QHSE Officer for Veolia on the Intel site. Support site management team with internal audits Support H&S Manager for Haz Waste Ireland on reports or projects Monitor and review near misses / hazard safety concerns and ensure action / investigation are closeout Assisting in organising any team events Identify and coordinate agreed quality improvement initiatives, Work in collaboration with Site Manager & H&S Manager to prepare review / modify risk assessments and method statements for sign off Complete and update all procedures as requested Support the site management team to Investigate and prepare reports on Veolia's online reporting system Support the site management team to deliver, toolbox talks, inductions and safety awareness activities Collaborate with H&M Manager and Site Manager to identify and implement safety improvements Manage training and compliance files and be able to conduct a training gap analysis Advise and develop training for employees on the development and use of environmental compliance and reporting tools Provide a leadership role to staff and others, managing and implementing change Support the Management team in the implementation of initiatives aimed at on-going service development and improvement by fostering a high level of morale among staff while ensuring effective communication. Maintain the Veolia Intel customer Hub (compliance section) Complete site inspections on a regular basis to ensure procedures are in compliance. To be successful in this role you will need : Hold a minimum NFQ Level 7 / 8 in Occupational Health and Safety - Essential or Equivalent 3 plus years experience of similar role preferably within the Waste Industry Demonstrated experience in health and safety in incident investigation, risk assessment Chemistry Knowledge - Desirable Hold a current DGSA license - Desirable Chemical Awareness - Essential Safe Pass- Desirable Driving license - Essential Excellent communication and IT skills and a strong knowledge of Google Applications Candidate should be a high-energy professional with excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills Key attributes also include efficient work methods and ability to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative Ability to work well under pressure and within a strict deadline environment. Ability to demonstrate building strong working relationships & stakeholder management Please note : ?If you are an EU / EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non-EU / EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal / dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website. Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. If you are an EU / EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non-EU / EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. 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