Health And Safety Officer

SHEQ Officer

Kildare

Atlantach Technical Services is an Engineering solutions company specialising in Commissioning, QA/QC, Project Management, Operations & Maintenance, and Technical Resourcing across Ireland, Europe and the USA. We are a trusted Technical Services partner to leading blue-chip companies, with projects spanning Data Centres, Semiconductor, MedTech and Automotive industries where skilled talent is critical. Our ambition is to go the extra mile to source and retain the best available talent, ensuring we remain the Go-To Engineering Services Partner to our growing client portfolio.

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At Atlantach Technical Services, Ambition drives us to continuously improve and grow. Teamwork strengthens our collaboration and respect. Success is achieved together. Join us in shaping your career, where ambition is realised, teamwork is at our core and success is celebrated.

Job Purpose

As a SHEQ Officer, you will be an integral part of our Operations Team, focusing on advancing our Health & Safety and Quality throughout the organisation. Our safety culture is a culmination of many years' hard work and lots of learning by people at every level in the organisation. These learnings have been woven into our safety processes and systems. You will actively develop strong stakeholder relationships that support Atlantach's ambitious growth plans by ensuring we continue to develop our Safety, Quality and Environmental standards that align with our values of Ambition, Teamwork, and Success. Because our safety culture reflects us all, it's lived by us all. Safety is everything.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provision of advice to management and employees at all levels on matters relating to health and safety.
• Ensuring that the company's safety statement and supporting documentation is up to date and in accordance with all relevant legislation and best safety practice.
• Take a lead, hands on role in the development and ongoing management of the Company QMS to maintain compliance with ISO certification standards.
• Support and deliver continuous improvements and to employ problem solving tools including root cause analysis and CAPA identification.
• Supporting the company's policy of providing a safe working environment for all employees.
• Monitoring the regulatory environment and liaising with state agencies and other bodies on matters pertinent to Health and Safety.
• Leading EHS audits and inspections, and coordinate follow up on findings.
• Ensuring that all records relating to the Health and Safety of staff are maintained and kept up to date.
• Assisting in the organisation of safety training courses in consultation with managers.
• Increasing safety awareness within the company by regular staff and management briefings.
• Identifying training needs of all employees and the development of training programmes in consultation with managers and supervisors.
• Assisting in the implementation of auditing and inspection procedures in consultation with other managers, and advice regarding corrective procedures.
• Completing investigations into accidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences and provide comprehensive reports on all necessary actions.
• Carry out your duties to meet Quality, Safety and Environmental requirements at all times.
• Managing client relationships with the promotion of customer focus.
• Interacting and supporting SHEQ activities on client sites, in the areas of good catches, incident / accident investigations, toolbox talks etc.
• Staying abreast of new and updated EHS regulations, including new industry developments (i.e. best practices).
• Building relationships with key stakeholders to foster support for a strong EHS culture
• You are required to develop, review and interpret monitoring data which will drive change and improvements in safety performance.
• Drafting of new and revisions of existing procedures and operational process flows.

Authorities

• Stop works in a case where any unsafe activities or actions are taking place.
• Stand down teams with immediate effect from work activities.
• Initiate investigation into breaches of policies or procedures.
• Report any breaches of SHEQ to the senior management team.
• Carry out your duties to meet Quality, Safety and Environmental requirements at all times.

Requirements:

• Experience within the Environmental, Construction or Utilities industries
• Qualification in Health and Safety - IOSH Membership / NEBOSH Diploma
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Train the Trainer Certified in Manual Handling Instructing
• You will have a strong understanding of health and safety legislation and how to implement it in a field / site environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing / construction / Utilities industry would be an advantage.
• Successful candidate must be willing to travel to client sites in Ireland and Europe.

At Atlantach we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary and holiday entitlements.
• Hybrid working options.
• Pension Scheme.
• Healthcare Insurance.
• Further education financial assistance.
• Access to a personal financial advisor.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Employee engagement and company-wide events

Atlantach Technical Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer