QEHS Officer

Our client is a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our clients core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services our client provides include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying.  Our client offers competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor. 

Position: QEHS Officer

Location: Carlow, Ireland

Job description

Our clients have a Manufacturing Ltd. HSEQ Officer requirement combining the roles in a sort of a compliance function – looking at the “factory type industries”. This role will be based in our clients Manufacturing facility in Carlow, Ireland.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day Health & Safety, Environmental & Quality functions.
• Provide professional support & advice to the Senior Management Team (Design & Manufacture) on Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality matters.
• Assist our clients people (employees & contractors) in respect of compliance with relevant legislation, client standards & contractual agreements.
• Responsible for developing, promoting & monitoring the HSEQ culture across all JEML activities.
• Responsible for the permitting of works within the JEML facility, ensuring that all EHS & Quality expectations are considered and complied with.
• Responsible for & ensuring that all products are designed and manufactured in accordance with company Quality systems, Safety standards & Customer requirements.
• Assist with quality control function including oversight of incoming inspections, process controls/ audits.
• Ensure all relevant documentation is prepared & updated in line with all quality & regulatory guidelines & promotes full compliance.
• Lead quality initiatives e.g. providing technical support, process improvements programs.
• Responsible for the implementation of all applicable ISO standards.
• Ensure that communications between the Group EHS & Group Quality departments is 100% clear & detailed to the highest level for implementation by the JEML team.
• Analyse problems & follow through with solutions.
• Dealing with customer complaints, ensuring that all relevant documents & traceability are in place.
• Prepares and reviews documentation to ensure all required records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted per established procedures and implement appropriate corrective action as required.
• Identify and coordinate construction EHS training to meet regulatory requirements and improve construction EHS awareness & performance across the company.
• Ensuring adherence to ISO14001/1SO45001/ISO9001 standards.
• Drive the implementation of programs and initiatives to foster a strong safety culture.
• Reports to the Group EHS Manager/ Group Quality Manager and General Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate requires:

• Experience in EHS Management Systems in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Quality Management Systems in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Academic qualification in Safety (Min NEBOSH Diploma) and/or Quality Systems.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Technical capability.
• Team player with ability to work on own initiative.
• Detail orientated with ability to operate to strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Comfortable working in a busy environment.
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to build respect and influence at all levels.

Benefits 

Our client offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our client values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

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