EHS Engineer

Dillon Engineering Services; Sligo; On-site; EUR 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Dillon Engineering Services in Ireland is seeking an experienced EHS Engineer to provide technical Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) support for construction upgrades, capital projects and contractor activities at a site in Sligo.

This role requires a strong engineering background, excellent risk assessment skills, and a hands-on approach to safe project delivery, with responsibilities spanning drawing reviews, RAMS, PTW/LOTO, incident investigations and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering, EHS or technical discipline.
• 8+ years' EHS experience supporting engineering projects, construction upgrades or major plant modifications.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including P&IDs, PFDs, GA layouts, electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Solid knowledge of process safety, risk assessment, HAZOP/PHA and design safety reviews.
• Proven experience in contractor management, RAMS reviews, PTW systems, LOTO and high-risk work controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, on-the-ground EHS support for construction upgrades, capital projects, plant modifications and contractor activities.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, equipment layouts, general arrangement drawings and electrical/mechanical drawings.
• Conduct and support process safety assessments, HAZOP/PHA studies and design safety reviews.
• Review RAMS, ensuring appropriate controls are in place for high-risk activities.
• Support and monitor PTW, LOTO, line breaking, confined space entry, working at height, lifting operations and hot work.
• Manage contractor EHS performance and ensure compliance with applicable legislation and site requirements.
• Work with Engineering, Construction Management, vendors and contractors, providing technical guidance and challenging inadequate risk controls.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, equipment failures and loss-of-containment events, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Apply structured investigation techniques, including 5-Why, fault-tree analysis and barrier analysis.
• Analyse drawings, equipment history and engineering data to identify causes and prevent recurrence.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and communicate complex EHS risks clearly.

Skills

EHS experience

Risk assessment

Reading drawings

Process safety

RAMS/PTW/LOTO

Incident investigation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Hands-on safety

Education

Engineering/EHS degree

Job description

Title: EHS Engineer

Location: Sligo, Ireland

Type: 12-Month Contract

Hourly Rate: €50 - €60 per hour

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced EHS Engineer to provide technical Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) support for construction upgrades, capital projects and contractor activities at a site in Sligo.

This role will work closely with Engineering, Project and Construction teams, vendors and contractors to identify and manage EHS and process safety risks throughout design, construction, commissioning and project execution. The successful candidate will have a strong engineering and construction background, excellent technical risk assessment skills, and a proactive, hands‑on approach to supporting safe project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, on-the-ground EHS support for construction upgrades, capital projects, plant modifications and contractor activities.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, equipment layouts, general arrangement (GA) drawings, electrical single-line diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Conduct and support process safety assessments, HAZOP/PHA studies and design safety reviews.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring appropriate controls are in place for high‑risk activities.
• Support and monitor Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), line breaking, confined space entry, working at height, lifting operations and hot work.
• Manage contractor EHS performance and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, site requirements and safe systems of work.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Construction Management, vendors and contractors, providing technical guidance and challenging inadequate risk controls where necessary.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, equipment failures and loss‑of‑containment events, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Apply structured investigation techniques, including 5-Why, fault‑tree analysis, barrier analysis and root‑cause analysis.
• Analyse drawings, equipment history, trends and engineering data to identify underlying technical causes and prevent recurrence.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and communicate complex EHS risks clearly, translating technical findings into practical safety solutions.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in a relevant engineering, EHS or technical discipline.
• 8+ years' EHS experience supporting engineering projects, construction upgrades or major plant modifications.
• Demonstrable construction and capital project experience, including shutdowns, turnarounds and contractor‑intensive work.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including P&IDs, PFDs, GA layouts, electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Solid knowledge of process safety, technical risk assessment, HAZOP/PHA and design safety reviews.
• Proven experience in contractor management, RAMS reviews, PTW systems, LOTO and high‑risk work controls.
• Knowledge of applicable EHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, incident investigation and root‑cause problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge engineering teams and contractors constructively.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to build rapport and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

**Only candidates who are legally authorised to work in Ireland will be considered for this role**