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  • Location: Cork City
  • Salary: Competitive Salary
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 1 day ago

  • Sector: Quality, Leadership
  • Contact: Jude Southon
  • Contact Email: jude.southon@nextphaserecruitment.com
  • Contact Phone: 1403216216
  • Start Date: ASAP
HSE Specialist – Construction Safety Officer
Your Responsibilities
As an HSE professional, you will play a key role in implementing and maintaining Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management and Sustainability programs. Your mission is to ensure employee well-being and safeguard surrounding communities by enforcing regulatory compliance, conducting risk assessments, and providing training.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines in relevant areas.
  • Create incident reports and perform inspections to ensure compliance.
  • Conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits.
  • Assist in developing and implementing HSE systems for tracking and analyzing statistics.
  • Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation plans.
  • Support the investigation of incidents and accidents.
  • Perform regular site inspections to ensure adherence to HSE policies.
  • Deliver internal training sessions on HSE topics.
  • Ensure tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.
  • Propose improvements and resolve HSE-related issues.
  • Make timely and informed decisions within HSE responsibilities.
  • Gather and analyze data to support complex decision-making.
  • Maintain compliance with GMP, HSE guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
  • Promote Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability policies to prevent major accidents through governance, procedures, and training.
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Education: UniversityUniversity degree or equivalent in HSE, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Safety, or a related field (mandatory).
Certifications (preferred but not required):
  • Professional Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Professional Certificate in Environmental Legislation.
Experience:
  • 3-5 years in HSE within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of HSE principles and regulatory compliance.
  • Expertise in major accident hazard controls.
  • Fluency in English (mandatory).
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We value inclusion and diversity, fostering a work environment where differences are embraced, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. Our goal is to ensure all employees feel supported and can achieve their full potential, regardless of age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnicity.