Our client, a mechanical, electrical, and maintenance contractor, is searching for a skilled employee to join their EHS team. EHS Advisor will ensure that workplace practices and procedures are consistently in line with safety legislation and standards.

Benefits:

• Company vehicle provided
• Employee Assistance Programme

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular, formal or informal site audits, assessments, and inspections as instructed by the Safety Management System and applicable regulations.
• 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.
• Investigate incident and accidents and capturing on 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 a 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 communicating 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 about 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 their site safety teams.
• Attending department meetings.

Requirements:

Recognised EHS Qualification
1 years’ minimum experience
Previous experience with M&E Contractors on Construction Sites a distinct advantage
Capacity to multi-task across multiple sites
Valid Irish Driver’s license required
Valid SAFE PASS and Manual handling certificates