Construction & Operation Safety Manager

Construction & Operation Safety Manager page is loaded Construction & Operation Safety Manager Apply locations Dublin Cork time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R0056539

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Construction & Operation Safety Manager

Reference: R0056539

Assets – Dublin/Cork

Permanent

Reporting to: EHS Manager

Bord Gáis Energy is one of Ireland’s leading energy and service companies. We supply gas, electricity, and energy services to over 700,000 homes and businesses across the country, offering excellent customer service as well as the best value possible. Bord Gáis Energy is uniquely positioned to drive positive change and we have an opportunity, as well as a responsibility, to reshape our future. We’re powered by our purpose, and we all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future. While there are challenges ahead, we are dedicated to supporting our consumers and colleagues, to rethinking power generation, and to supporting an affordable and fair transition for all.

Role Purpose

As a key member of the EHS team, reporting to the Manager of EHS, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a project-specific Construction and Operation Health & Safety programme. You will identify possible work-related safety issues and risks on projects, with the purpose of designing appropriate solutions to prevent issues from arising. You will plan, lead and drive construction and operational safety improvements and assure that the company is compliant with workplace safety regulations and parent company standards.

About the Role

• Safety Leadership: Positively and pro-actively instil a HS&E culture, which supports the EHS strategy in Bord Gáis Energy for continuous improvement, embedding a zero-harm philosophy and creates a work environment operating to the highest safety standards. Ensure full compliance with local and national Health and Safety legislation pertaining to project construction phase.
•   HSE Management: Ensure correct procedures and controls are in place on the projects in compliance with Centrica standards, continuous improvement, industry best practice, HSE legislation and other relevant and best in practice standards. Ensure the company is undertaking its required duties under the Construction Regulations. 
• Planning: Take a leading role to develop the project Health, Safety and Environmental plan for pre-construction, construction and commissioning phases ensuring an effective plan is in place in compliance with Centrica and local regulatory standards.
• PSDP/PSCS: Oversee the appointment and implementation of the Project Supervisor Design Process and where required Project Supervisor Construction Stage and ensure activities are being undertaken, risks captured and mitigated.
• Risk Management: Ensure effective HSE risk management process is implemented on the project and that risks are being captured, assessed and removed/mitigated.
• Safety Training: Co-ordinate the development and delivery of safety training, workshops and awareness briefings in consultation with site construction management team
• Project Safety Plan: Responsible for the development of the project site safety and environmental management plan. Ensure this is communicated with all Centrica personnel, sub-contractors and relevant stakeholders. Monitor and update as project progresses. 
• HSE Assurance and Audits: Provide assurance to head of EHS, that all activities fulfil obligations under H&S and environmental legislation. Establish a process of active health and safety monitoring through audits and inspections of site conditions and contractor activities. Undertake frequent HSE site visits, highlighting areas of non-conformance and improvement. Develop HSE improvement action plan with the project team and monitor execution. Ensure continual improvement and develop, in conjunction with the head of EHS, that HSE targets, objectives and KPI’s are reported.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Collate and monitor HSE performance and produce report against the relevant KPI’s for senior stakeholders. Co-ordinate the investigation of incidents, ensuring root cause analysis is completed and corrective actions are implemented.

About You

• Expert knowledge of construction health and safety principles with proven technical skills in occupational safety and health disciplines, with experience in a related role.
• Expert knowledge of HSE legislative framework in Ireland
• HSE qualification relevant for the role e.g. NEBOSH
• Additional Construction/Engineering qualification would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of working in the Energy and Industrial construction sector with HSE management related to power generation or industrial projects would be advantageous.
• Experience in project due diligence would be advantageous.
• Barrier-based root cause analysis training (Sologic or equivalent)
• Incident investigation experience in a recognised method i.e., Topset
• HSE Auditor qualification preferred (ISO 45001 and/or14001)

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, and a host of other benefits, including volunteering days with our charity partner, Focus Ireland. You’ll also enjoy our friendly and collaborative culture, flexible ways of working, and you’ll be making a key contribution to Bord Gáis Energy’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing society and the energy sector has a key role to play in helping the world transition to net zero. As one of Ireland’s leading energy and services companies, we’re on a journey of transformation; to accelerate our positive impact and bring our customers on this journey with us. As we look to the future we're transforming our energy supply, services and solutions in order to become a leading net zero business in Ireland by 2045 and to help our customers reach net zero by 2050. Our ambition is to use our services, footprint and propositions to better both people and planet

Bord Gáis Energy are committed to placing equality, diversity, care and respect at the heart of our policies and everyday practices. We encourage everyone to take part in our active employee networks, including the Women's network, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, & Cultural Heritage) network, Neurodiversity network, and BRÓD, our LGBTQ+ network. We're proud of the work our networks and allies do to help us promote a culture of inclusion, empowering our colleagues to be themselves and do their best work. Our vision is to employ a diverse mix of people who reflect the societies we work in and the customers we serve, so we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. 

Our Flexible First working model empowers our people to find a better balance between home and office working. You can enjoy the convenience of working from home combined with time spent onsite in a way that works for our customers, our business and you. Our office is used as a place to connect and collaborate with colleagues, rather than your default place of work each day. 

Here in Bord Gáis Energy we’re helping to create a more sustainable and inclusive future that supports our communities, our planet – and each other. The prevention of family homelessness in Ireland is an area where we believe we can make a real difference and through our partnership with Focus Ireland, we have been working on making this a reality since 2015. We encourage all colleagues to get involved in the partnership, with everyone receiving 2 days' volunteering leave to participate in initiatives or events supporting Focus Ireland. 

Our Values

care | delivery | collaboration | agility | courage

The closing date for applications is 26th of April 2024

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Our Values are our core, we live and breathe them every day – they are the Heart of Centrica

We developed our Values through conversations with our colleagues across the Centrica family - Care , Delivery , Collaboration , Agility and Courage is what it means to be Centrica. By living our values every day, we will be better able to fulfil our purpose and satisfy the changing needs of our customers.

Every great brand stands for something here at Centrica, we exist to make our customers lives better today as well as build a better tomorrow. To achieve this, we ensure we are ready to be at our best, ready to shape the future, and ready to be ourselves and belong.

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Our diversity groups are great at helping us increase awareness and understanding of how to continue to develop an inclusive environment for all, as well as connecting those with common interests, common passions and a sense of belonging. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. We want our people to feel like they can be who they want to be at work, and we work hard to provide them with the respect and flexibility to do so, to allow them to strive in their careers by bringing their whole self to work.

We want our people to reflect the societies in which we work and the customers we serve. Employing such a diverse range of talent helps us to think and act differently and support our customers in the best ways possible.

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Through a range of initiatives and strategies we work hard to ensure Centrica group is inclusive for everyone.