EHS Specialist – Engineering Services

About Us

As the hardworking heart of Dublin, we exist to serve the people of Ireland. That means we work night and day to make sure good things keep coming in and out of Dublin Port. From facilitating trade, preserving biodiversity in Dublin Bay, being a place for culture, and being a good neighbour to the communities around Dublin Port, everything we do is done with this purpose in mind.

Dublin Port is a vital piece of infrastructure at the centre of a world class route to market system, handling €40bn worth of trade annually. Our vision is to grow our trade capacity to keep pace with the increasing economic needs of the island of Ireland, while also strengthening our connection with the people and becoming a cultural space for Dublin, where history, community, trade and biodiversity co-exist. Masterplan 2040 sets out our plan to make our vision for the future of Dublin Port a reality.

Key Responsibilities

The EHS Specialist is part of the Engineering Services team and the wider EHS Specialist team, and is responsible for all EHS legal and compliance related Administrative and Operational duties as directed by the Head of Engineering & Sustainability, which includes but is not limited to : -

EHS Support & Compliance

• Implement and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and systems to ensure full compliance with legislation.
• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture.
• Influence and engage staff at all levels to foster a positive health and safety culture, encouraging proactive behaviours and ownership of EHS responsibilities.
• Review and update the Legal Register and ensure alignment with current legislation.
• Monitor and manage health and safety objectives through the Engineering Services EHS Plan.
• Collaborate closely with the wider DPC EHS teams and take a leadership role in shaping and implementing Dublin Port Company's EHS management strategy through active participation in the DPC EHS Working Group.
• Provide EHS operational and administrative support, along with specialist advice to the Engineering Services teams, while regularly reviewing and monitoring the application of all Risk Assessments (RA), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Safe Systems of Work (SSWP) in line with DPC EHS policies.
• Investigate all reported incidents, accidents, near misses, and non-compliances within Engineering Services, ensuring accurate recording in the EHS system and timely follow-up and closure of all corrective and preventive actions.
• Serve as the EHS System Super User for Engineering Services including, administration of the EHS system; implementation; and leading the roll out of user training to the Engineering Services team.
• To regularly liaise and support the Engineering Services Safety Representatives and attend the Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Ensure that all required safety equipment is provided, tested and maintained through the Computerised Maintenance Management System and that all staff are trained and practiced in using the equipment safely.
• Supporting the Engineering Services Team with emergency management planning and preparedness.
• From time to time provide stand-in cover for the Oil Zone Manager and Assistant Oil Zone Manager, in times of absence.
• Supporting the Oil Zone Team with the annual Petroleum Bye-Law licensing process.

Stakeholder Engagement

Contractor Management

Training

Meeting other relevant responsibilities within the role as identified over time in response to changing circumstances within Dublin Port.

Qualifications, experience and required skills

Must Have :

Third Level qualification in Health & Safety, Science or Engineering or Time Served Trade (QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft or Equivalent)

An Advantage but not Essential :