Job Description
Seeking a QHSE Officer to enhance and expand Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental credentials and projects, working closely with stakeholders to develop and promote best practices.
The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in quality, health and safety or sustainability, be a quick learner, adaptable to change, and highly organized with expertise in either quality, health and safety or sustainability.
The QHSE Officer will work together with stakeholders to develop and promote a culture of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment, engaging with operational teams and supporting and educating them on the importance of QHSE standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting the QHSE Manager in improving performance through monitoring and inspections of QHSE management systems and procedures.
- Managing day-to-day system integrity and compliance by problem solving, auditing, training, and updating documents and records.
- Advising managers and staff on matters associated with legislation, best practice, and correct interpretation of defined standards.
- Ensuring the Company Health & Safety Statement, Policies and Environmental Management System Manual & Policies are developed and implemented consistently across the organisation.
- Assisting in identifying and investigating Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental issues/incidents and driving corrective and preventive actions.
- Supporting the QHSE Team in logging and tracking internal accident investigations and working with management to continuously improve controls and compliance.
- Assisting the QHSE Team with the maintenance and attainment of certifications for all sites.
Essential skills include:
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills.
- Ability to summarize and articulate large volumes of information to meet different needs of internal and external stakeholders.
- Analytical skills and competence using Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and data analysis.
- Working knowledge of reporting frameworks and industry standards.
- Initiative and good decision-making skills.
- Reliable with a flexible and adaptable approach to work with a positive attitude.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Good knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety Legislation and ESG requirements.
- Comprehension of the challenges that the logistics industry face with regards to Energy and ESG Management.
Desirable requirements include:
- Experience in managing ESG issues and disclosures, preferably in the Logistics, Gas and Biomethane industry.
- Experience and knowledge of the transport industry.
- European languages.
- Keen ambition to learn and progress within the sustainability arena.
- Knowledge of the quality standards such as ISO, BRC etc.
- Knowledge of current ESG requirements in Ireland EU such as CSRD, SDG etc.
- GHG emissions calculations and monitoring.