Position: Safety Officer
Location: Kilkenny (Nationwide)
Contract: Fixed Term – Full Time (12 months)
Salary: DOE, paid Monthly
Are you ready to be a vital part of a dynamic and innovative utilities service company? As a
leading company in the Energy and Telecoms Industries, Gaeltec Utilities is driven by a
collective vision: creating a cleaner, brighter living for our future. Our journey is one of
continuous growth and success, we are seeking a candidate who possess a high level of
commitment and passion for their role within the company.
In return we offer a good working environment, competitive compensation package,
progression opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, personal development and
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Overview of role:
The successful candidate will join an experienced team of multi-discipline experts to deliver Health
and Safety on various contracts. Operating Nationwide, the successful candidate will be responsible
for the H&S function on a number of important Utility projects and sites. The successful candidate will
become a key member involved in numerous projects nationwide reporting directly to the Health &
Safety Manager. The Safety Officer will be required to take ownership of safety related tasks, as
assigned by the Safety Manager and Project Manager, and deliver on these tasks within agreed time
frames.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the management and coordination of safety throughout all phases of the Projects, from
Engineering, to the Procurement and Construction phases.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders in project implementation to achieve project and company goals.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Construction Regulations and Prepare necessary
project reports
- Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and
the wider teams, objectives.
- Develop and assist with compilation of Work Method Statements and Risk Assessments
- Promote Safety Culture
- Attend Regular Progress Meetings with Clients
- Attend Supervisor Team Briefings – Promote a Safety Culture amongst the team
- Support and advise the Project Managers generally on health and safety matters as required
- Accident / Incident Investigations
- Site Inspections and Audits to monitor compliance with legislative, process and safety standard
requirements
- Compile safety related data and reports as required by the company.
Skills and Experience:
- A relevant third level Qualification in Health & Safety
- A minimum of 3 years proven construction/utilities site work experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
- Full Drivers Licence
If you would like the chance to work in this exciting role for an innovative company, please apply
directly with CV to: [email protected]
Gaeltec Utilities are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse working
environment.
