Senior Environmental Health & Safety Officer

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    Senior Environmental Health & Safety Officer

    Waterford Permanent Competitive

    About the job

    Key Responsibilities

    • Compliance & Regulations

      • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and best practices, advising management on changes and their implications.

    • Policy & Program Development

      • Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and management systems.

      • Lead initiatives to reduce risk, improve safety performance, and promote sustainability.

    • Risk Management & Incident Control

      • Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and workplace inspections.

      • Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective action.

    • Training & Awareness

      • Deliver EHS training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns to employees and contractors.

      • Foster a safety-first culture by engaging with staff at all levels.

    • Audits & Reporting

      • Lead internal and external EHS audits, inspections, and certifications.

      • Prepare and present EHS performance reports, KPIs, and improvement plans to senior management.

    • Emergency Preparedness

      • Develop and test emergency response and crisis management plans.

      • Coordinate fire drills, evacuation plans, and first-aid readiness.

    • Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship

      • Drive initiatives to minimize environmental impact, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and resource conservation.

      • Monitor environmental compliance and reporting obligations.

    Qualifications & Experience

    • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline