Copper Coast Renewables - Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Officer

Solar Ireland; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Ireland is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Officer. The role involves ensuring compliance with EHS regulations, conducting site inspections, leading training, and promoting a culture of safety and environmental awareness. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field, relevant certifications, and several years of experience in EHS within the construction sector. Join us to contribute to a safer and more sustainable future.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in EHS within the construction sector.
• Strong understanding of safety and environmental regulations.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with all teams.

Responsibilities

• Keep EHS policies current for operations.
• Conduct site inspections and audits.
• Lead risk assessments and audits.
• Deliver training and site inductions.
• Manage incident investigations.

Skills

Occupational Health & Safety

Environmental Science

Safety Regulations

Auditing Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or related

NEBOSH or IOSH certification

Job description

Copper Coast Renewables - Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Officer

Full Time

Ireland

What the role involves

This role sits at the heart of our operations, supporting our teams across all sites and making sure we meet the standards expected of a modern renewable energy company. You’ll work closely with our Operations Manager and project teams to keep our policies up to date, run site inspections, lead training, and make sure we stay compliant with all relevant EHS regulations. You’ll also help build a culture where safety, responsibility, and environmental awareness are part of everyday work.

What you’ll be doing:

• ✅ Keeping our EHS policies current and practical for day-to-day operations
• ✅ Carrying out site inspections and internal audits, and guiding teams on corrective actions
• ✅ Leading risk assessments and reviewing method statements from contractors
• ✅ Delivering training, toolbox talks, and site inductions
• ✅ Managing incident investigations and reporting requirements
• ✅ Staying current with regulatory changes and coordinating with relevant authorities
• ✅ Monitoring environmental impacts and supporting sustainability initiatives
• ✅ Keeping accurate EHS records and preparing reports for management

Qualifications:

• ✅ A degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• ✅ NEBOSH, IOSH, or similar certification (or working toward one)
• ✅ 3–5 years’ experience in EHS within the construction sector
• ✅ Strong understanding of safety and environmental regulations
• ✅ Confidence leading audits, assessments, and incident investigations
• ✅ Good communication skills and the ability to work with teams at every level
• ✅ Solid organisational skills and a proactive, problem‑solving approach

If you want to work in a growing renewable energy company that values safety and sustainability, we’d like to hear from you.

📍 Location: Ireland

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