Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a QEHS Advisor to join our Team. This full time, permanent role would be ideally suited to an individual with a construction or trade background. As a member of the QEHS Department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. You will be a point of contact within the QEHS department and strive to foster a culture that radiates positivity, inclusivity, and continual growth for all.RESPONSIBILITIES:You will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our EHS programs, working closely with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety and sustainabilityConduct regular inspections and site audits, reporting findings to site and senior management and following up as required to ensure that actions are dealt with in the specified timeframeDevelop comprehensive guidelines, processes, and documentation to ensure the company’s compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislationImplement and enforce required standards to safeguard the well-being of employees and protect the environmentPrepare and meticulously inspect Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) as well as Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) documentation to identify potential hazards and ensure safe work practicesConduct thorough administrative and site audits to verify adherence to contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and EHS standardsMonitor compliance among specialist subcontractors, agency personnel, and direct employees to maintain a safe working environmentFoster relationships and maintain a positive proactive presence on-site to ensure strict compliance with EHS guidelines and regulationsLead and coordinate comprehensive accident investigations, ensuring thorough and timely reporting of incidents, utilising root cause analysis techniques to identify the underlying causes of accidents and near-misses. Implement practical and realistic corrective and preventive measures to enhance EHS performanceCollaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement effective corrective and preventive measures to mitigate the risk of future incidentsEnsure the company’s continued compliance with all relevant regulatory standards, including ISO14001 and ISO45001Stay updated on changes in regulations and standards and adapt company practices accordinglyEffectively manage and maintain employee training records in collaboration with the Training Department to ensure that all employees receive appropriate EHS trainingUtilise company platforms to ensure compliance with company requirementsPrepare EHS reports for SMT and present reports where required, including monthly project KPI’sAct as point of contact for the Head of EHS when requiredPerform any other duties as necessary to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the business, as directed by company leadershipQUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:Diploma to NFQ Level 8 in Occupational Health & Safety or alternatively a certificate to NFQ Level 6 in Environmental Management7+ years’ of experience in a fast-paced commercial environment. Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical and CSA preferablyInternal/Lead system Auditing including Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001) would be highly desirableUp to date with Legislation, Standards, Guidance, Advice and ComplianceExperience with the Construction Regulations and CDM roles, with experience working with sub-contractorsConscientious with a high attention to detail and an ability to multitaskExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluent EnglishAbility to work well within strict deadlines.Ability to be able to prepare Audits and EHS reports, to a high standardProactive in identifying positive and negative acts, ability to follow through with realistic corrective and preventive actionsAbility to lead and coordinate incident investigations and utilise root cause analysis #J-18808-Ljbffr