Job Description
Junior H&S Officer sought for Huntstown Power Station, Dublin 11. Coordinate, support and advise on all aspects of Health and Safety, implementing and monitoring safe working practices and procedures in accordance with legislation.
About the role
The Junior Health and Safety Advisor will report to the Health and Safety Officer and be responsible for coordinating, supporting and advising on all aspects of Health and Safety at Huntstown Power Station. This key role will implement and monitor safe working practices and procedures in accordance with legislation, establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health and Safety within Energia are adhered to.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
- Provide support to ensure we meet our statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
- Ensure that all Health and Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
- Maintain and monitor existing safe systems of work and introduce improvements where necessary.
- Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety and welfare at work legislation and communicate and / or recommend relevant changes to the business.
- Maintain Health & Safety induction programmes for contractors and employees and ensure all other H&S training is kept up to date.
- Update and monitor the Health and Safety management system for Huntstown Power Station.
- Assist in the creation and review of Health and Safety plans, risk assessments and method statements to ensure they are prepared and reviewed for all planned work.
- Ensure that all incidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
- Carry out risk assessments, routine inspections and support with site audits as required.
- Ensure that all accidents and near misses are reported, recorded and investigated and that suitable corrective measures are put in place.
- Act as a contact for external Health and Safety agencies such as the HSA.
- Support with the power station health and safety plans for maintenance shutdowns, and act as the H&S expert for the duration of any outages.
- Ad hoc projects as they arise.
Requirements
- Possess or be working to a third level qualification in Occupational H&S, a NEBOSH general certificate standard or equivalent.
- Demonstrable experience of carrying out risk assessments and conducting H&S audits.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Strong MS Office skills.
Desirable criteria
- Proven experience of working to, adhering to and promoting Health and Safety policies and practices.
- Previous experience in a power plant environment.
- Experience of dealing with external contractors and regulatory bodies.
Our values
- TRUSTWORTHY: We're trusted to bring our best selves to work, treat our customers with care and empower people and communities.
- DYNAMIC: We're adaptable and agile, always developing new ideas to improve our customers' lives, achieve our business goals and lead on climate action.
- RESOURCEFUL: We're creative and capable, countering everyday problems and committing our resources to developing the solutions that deliver the best service for all.
- COMMUNITY FOCUSED: We partner with charitable organisations, donating money, time and expertise to benefit good causes.