EHS Officer
Mullingar, Ireland
Posted 5 days ago

Writech are an internationally recognised leader in Fire Protection Systems. We are internationally approved to Design, Manufacture, Install, Service & Commission to all standards & have Award Winning expertise in Fire Sprinkler Protection, Foam enhanced Fire Protection, Gas Protection, Firewater Mist Protection, Insert Gas Protection & Special Hazard Fire Protection.

THE ROLE

This is a fully site-based role hybrid / office initially for training etc, requiring a visible health and safety presence at all times. The EHS Officer will play a key role in maintaining and promoting a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, and supporting training and onboarding initiatives for employees and contractors.

Your primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to, Health & Safety Oversight, maintain a visible presence on site, monitoring safety practices and ensuring compliance with site-specific and statutory health and safety regulations. Assist in the preparation and delivery of induction and training sessions for new employees and contractors. Reinforce health and safety procedures on site, making safety a consistent and visible part of daily operations. Assisting in the preparation of training sessions and on-site preparation of all new employees or contractors, assist in the delivery of toolbox talks and encourage a solid safety culture on the job. Assist with implementation of H&S initiatives and improvement plans. Provide assistance across other projects as required, may require international travel.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

  • Health, Safety & Environment qualification, or related discipline or working towards
  • Strong commitment to health and safety, with the ability to maintain a visible and proactive presence on site.
  • Ability to compile information and present findings
  • Working Knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point and advantage
  • Excellent interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Detail Oriented with strong problem – Solving Abilities
  • Full Irish Drivers Licence

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

  • Train the Trainer Qualification
  • First aid Certificate
  • Fire Warden Certificate
  • Manual handling

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Promote and maintain a positive HSEQ culture and safe work environment in conjunction with the Writech Health & Safety Statement.
  • Proactively engage in all quality initiatives while ensuring best practice standards are promoted and maintained.
  • Ensure all written documentation is accurate, timely and legible, keeping all records up to date at all times.
  • Conduct investigations into incidents and near misses, providing recommendations for preventive actions
  • Maintain accurate records of safety-related documentation and reports

Writech is an equal employment opportunities employer.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, we recognise the benefits it can bring to the workforce and our Client’s that we support. We celebrate difference and want our People to be representative of all communities, genders, backgrounds and skill levels. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Our diverse representation is enriched by many characteristics, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, culture, language, and education, as well as professional and cultural experience.

We welcome job applicants from all communities, fostering a culture of inclusion for employees and respecting all individuals.

Our differences make us a better team – make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better business results.

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