The Osborne Tech and Engineering team are currently recruiting for the role of EHS Manager for our engineering client with headquarters based in Cork. The company has been in business for over 40 years and have developed a reputable mechanical and electrical engineering service offering, primarily in the pharma, medical device, electronics and light industrial industry sectors. Reporting to the Managing Director, the EHS Manager will oversee the full EHS function , and will work on a number of key projects nationwide. They will be responsible for the managing, monitoring, improving and enforcing of the environmental health and safety standards across the business, with the support of the wider team of EHS site representatives.
Key duties of the role:
Oversee the EHS system to ensure full implementation across all projects and all sites
Develop and implement guidelines, processes and documentation to support the Company in addressing and enforcing the required standards, within both health & safety and environmental legislation
Maintain and hold responsibility for auditing and maintaining the Company’s Integrated Management System (IMS) by applying auditing standards, procedures, principles, and techniques
Maintain and hold responsibility for ensuring continued compliance to all regulatory and ISO standards, namely ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO45001
Prepare and inspect both Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) along with PSCS (Project Supervisor Construction Stage) documentation
Conduct both administrative and site audits to ensure contractual obligations are being met
Observe personnel to ensure EHS compliance. This will include monitoring specialist subcontractors, agency & direct employees
Assist with incident investigations and utilisation of root cause analysis processes
Be proactive in identifying both positive and negative events, while possessing the ability to implement realistic corrective and preventive measures
Manage & maintain employee training records in conjunction with relevant colleagues
Create & develop content for the EHS intranet to include best practice policies and procedures
About You:
The ideal candidate will be organised and efficient, pay strong attention to detail, be a good communicator and have previous experience working in a similar environment
You will have a relevant 3rd level qualification
A Masters in the area of Health & Safety would be distinctly advantageous
Possess an excellent level of knowledge of Irish Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and regulations
Preferably have qualifications in the following areas – First Aid and Manual Handling
Have knowledge in preparing for and the conducting of internal audits, as well as knowledge in preparing for externally-conducted regulatory and ISO audits
Have knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical and Construction industries
Be proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to generate detailed monthly reports
Be conscientious, have excellent attention to detail and an ability to multitask
Have a positive attitude with a passion to succeed, an energetic approach and an ability to take accountability
The ability to lead and contribute comfortably as part of a team
To be considered for this position apply today or call Paula Ferrie on 01 5252457 If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #INDPAUFERRIE #INDOSB1
