Tusker Construction Group is based in Co. Monaghan. The Business is Family owned, and managed, with over 30 years’ experience in all areas of the construction sector their success is a strong testament to the supporting divisions within the group such as Crane Hire, Plant Hire, Construction & Demolition, Steelworks, Haulage, and Waste Recycling.
As part of our on-going growth we are now looking to expand our team and have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer to join our team. As an EHS Officer, you will be responsible for providing advice regarding on-site health and safety issues, as well as striving to improve safe conditions in the workplace. The position will be predominately site based across various projects in Ireland.
Benefits:
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Company Social Events
· Years in Service- Additional Leave Benefit
Requirements:
· Health and Safety Qualification (Cert, Diploma or Degree or equivalent) is essential
· Proven Environmental, Health and Safety Officer experience
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Experience in the construction industry preferable
· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
· PHECC First Aid Responder (FAR) advantageous
· Full Drivers Licence
· Flexible and adaptable
· Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a time
Responsibilities:
The duties will include but are not limited too;
· Reporting to the EHS Manager
· Maintain and Update the ISO Management Systems as required
· Leading by example and promoting behaviours that support the company’s positive EHS culture.
· Promoting realistic and achievable EHS compliant working practices
· Providing Toolbox Talk training onsite
· Providing feedback to EHS Manager on EHS matters and the performance of the EHS Management System on site
· Ensuring that works are carried out in accordance with EHS best practice and current EHS legal and regulatory requirements.
· Liaising with the on-site teams to ensure that health and safety hazards and environment impacts are identified and control measures are put in place.
· Investigating non-compliance activities, recording findings and ensuring corrective and preventative actions are taken within the agreed timescales
· Liaisons with the client, interested parties, regulatory authorities in relation to EHS matters including EHS incidents and complaints if they arise.
· Provide advice, guidance and instruction in all health & safety matters to management, safety representatives and employees (including sub-contractors where appropriate)
· Assisting Contracts/Site Managers with the drafting of site specific method statements and risk assessments prior to the commencement of work.
· Conducting regular formal site audits and inspections and report findings to senior management. Immediate follow up is required to ensure all items are addressed and closed out.
· Arranging Health & Safety company induction programmes for new employees or sub-contractors
· Ensure all accidents are reported, recorded and investigated.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €40,000.00-€60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person
