Environmental H&S Facilitator

Ref. no.: RM/39940

Tags: Environmental Health and Safety

Location(s): Cork Limerick Tipperary

Salary range (€): Negotiable

Additional benefits:

Minimum experience required: 1 - 2 Years

Employment type: Permanent Full-time

Minimum qualification: Third Level Degree

Contact person: Roisin McNamara

Contact e-mail: roisin@ccprecruit.ie

Job description:                                           Environmental Health and Safety Facilitator

Principal Accountabilities:

Reporting to the EH&S Manager and working closely with teams and individuals on all aspects of Environmental Health & Safety program. Liaise with and support Processing, Packaging, Technical Services, Materials, Quality and Engineering Departments to maximise efforts towards excellence in EHS management..

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop relevant systems and program's plant-wide and strive for continuous improvement in all related areas.

• Ensure that the plant maintains compliance with legislative and Corporate requirements e.g. EMAS, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, IPPC License etc.

• Ensures appropriate programmes are adhered to for all legislative requirements. In line with this keep all employees updated on emerging EH&S Legislation.

• Identify Environmental Health & Safety training needs and co- ordinate with the Training department.

• Ensure that the plant is continuously prepared for audits and inspections.

• Manage Contractor/Safety plans and compliance with appropriate safety requirements including construction regulations and ensure Contractor Orientation programme is current.

• Investigate all incidents and track corrective actions using the incident database.

• Complete EH&S site audits as per site audit schedules.

• Participate in the promotion of good EH&S practices.

• Participate in the communication and consultation of EH&S.

• Assist in the drafting, upkeep, implementation and ensuring compliance with site EH&S procedures.

• Review and update the Safety Statement.

• Participate and conduct risk assessments including the development and implementation of controls to reduce risk.

Requirements:

Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Chemistry or other related discipline. Ideally the individual will have a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or Environmental Health.

Experience/Skills:

• Minimum 1-3 years in related industry or working in a large organization with established EH&S program accredited to recognized EH&S systems.

• A strong belief in EH & S philosophy

• Excellent people skills to support & foster a plant-wide EH&S culture, with strong emphasis on teamwork

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Good influencing skills

• Good presentation and training skills

• Proficient in Microsoft IT applications

• Experience in Health & Safety and/or Environmental auditing.