Job Title: EH&S Manager fixed term contract
Department: EH&S
Reporting to: Site General Manager
Location: Portlaoise, Ireland
Position Type: Fixed Term Full Time (6 Months)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for development, implementation, communication and maintenance of EHS policies, programs and standard operating procedures (SOP’s); to ensure the organization is complaint with health and safety legislation, HSA (Health & Safety Authority), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Corporate Standards; to reduce and prevent hazards, environmental impacts and injuries.
Development, tracking and reporting of site EHS goals and key metrics to prevent undesired events and incidents.
Develop systems to ensure all employees/contractors comply with all relevant legal safety requirements.
Identify training needs, organize and co-ordinate training courses and prepare training material where appropriate.
Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes, and identify corrective and preventative actions and report to management.
Liaise with on-site contractors to ensure their compliance with company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards
Conduct survey and audits s required to identify and minimize risks to company and employees.
Assist with the preparation of emergency/contingency plans, review and update emergency procedures and training with key staff. Including organizing and leading Emergency Response Teams and facilitate Emergency Response Plan (ERP) drills as required.
Perform risk assessments in conjunction with colleagues and employees to reduce risk and prevent incidents.
Review planning and installation/modifications of plant equipment/projects to ensure in compliance with current legislated and Corporate requirements.
Manage contractor safety program and supervise non-routine work.
Maintain and ensure site security program is compliant with all regulations as well as State, Federal and local requirements for first responders
Participate in all Corporate EHS committees and activities, complete all site Corporate EHS reporting.
Oversee a permitting system that includes documents Job Safety Analysis (JSA) along with ensuring routine tsks have been assessed for risk.

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health, & Safety or related field.
Strong training skills. Preferably holding QQI Level 6 Train the Trainer or equivalent.
2+ years' experience in a similar position within the manufacturing industry. Preferably in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Experience with work on Engineering Projects and New Product Introduction (NPI) Projects.
Strong Microsoft Office knowledge, especially the use of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Enjoy working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, both independently and as part of a team
Sound judgement and decision-making ability.

Personal Attributes:

Possesses Company values of honesty, integrity, respect, commitment and open to change while modelling the Company Core Principles in all activities.
Ability to foster collaborative, cross department relationships to meet common objectives.

EH&S Manager

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