Health and Safety Specialist - West Cork

Job DescriptionHealth and Safety Specialist - West CorkRef No: AM18337County Cork, Republic of IrelandCompetitive salary Health and Safety Specialist - West Cork.Job Summary:This is a leading role in the development, implementation and management of H&S programs to ensure occupational health and safety are compliant, best in class and continuously improved.Key Responsibilities:Development and implementation of establishment of Health and Safety Management System to Standard ISO 45001Implementation and operation of Safe Systems of WorkSEVESO and COMAH compliance management with a focus on Major Accident Prevention Planning, ATEX and Chemical Management ProgramsMaintenance of the health and safety legal register and compliance and governance systems developmentProject management of EHS programs and collaboration with teams to support H&S programsEmergency preparedness and response program development, implementation and maintenance.Support on Corporate Social Responsibility and H&S Business Continuity PlanningOccupational health, industrial hygiene and ergonomics program developmentContractor management including construction and maintenance operationsConstruction safety programDeveloping and maintaining positive relationships with regulatory agencies, managing regulatory inspections, and incident reporting while implementing a H&S quality control and KPI systemParticipating in, and leading, EHS working groups and committees while innovating within the EHS fieldDeveloping and partnering with functions in execution of the H&S training programUtilising electronic platforms for the management of Permit to Work and H&S Management SystemsInterested applicants should have:The functional and technical knowledge and skills to compete the role to a high level of accomplishment.A demonstrated ability to set clear objectives, monitor process, progress and achieve results.The successful candidate shall be effective at communicating a compelling vision for Health and Safety and inspire and motivate at all levels of the company to achieve a resilient Health and Safety culture.Higher Diploma or Degree level qualification in Health and Safety.Ability to build and develop strong relationships with internal functions and liaise with global EHS personnelAble to prioritise own workload and manage own time, self-motivated and capable of working flexibly and to strict deadlines using own initiative.Computer literate and competent in the use of Microsoft Word and ExcelStrong technical H&S skills, be capable of project management of H&S programs, process strong interpersonal and influencing skills and have an ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.