EHS Manager

Johnson Controls; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Cork seeks an EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives, advising the SLT and operations on compliance and continuous improvement. You will drive risk assessment, policy development and system enhancements, while engaging stakeholders and cultivating an effective EHS culture.

The role requires driving licensing, strong communication, and a proactive approach to safety across construction/M&E/utilities settings.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Health and Safety Management (preferred).
• IOSH/CMIOSH membership is required or desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert to SLT and develop formal, annual plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Meet regularly and present EHS data to SLT, business unit leaders and their management teams.
• Provide support for effectively assessing and controlling risk in the workplace. Identify gaps and provide solutions to ensure compliance is achieved.
• Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships with all key stakeholders.
• Promote and support the continuous development of a positive EHS culture.
• Monitor and measure compliance with legal standards and establish effective follow up procedures to ensure any weaknesses are quickly and reliably addressed.
• Contribute to the proper drafting and effective communication of the Company's EHS policies.
• Evaluate, develop, promote and support the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive and effective EHS management system by contributing to the development of the system.

Skills

IOSH/CMIOSH membership

Fluent English

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Full driving license

Education

Degree in Environmental Health and Safety Management (or similar)

Job description

Job Description

EHS Manager

What You Will Do

We are looking for an EHS Manager to provide advice, support and help in Environmental, Health and Safety matters to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Operational Managers and other Stakeholders, to comply with relevant legislation. You will effectively support the implementation of the company EHS management systems and best practices.

How You Will Do It

• Act as a subject matter expert to SLT and develop formal, annual plans to drive continuous improvement within the organization
• Meet regularly and present EHS data to SLT, business unit leaders and their management teams
• Provide support for effectively assessing and controlling risk in the workplace. Identify gaps and provide solutions to ensure compliance is achieved
• Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships with all key stakeholders
• Promote and support the continuous development of a positive EHS culture
• Monitor and measure compliance with legal standards and establish effective follow up procedures to ensure any weaknesses are quickly and reliably addressed
• Contribute to the proper drafting and effective communication of the Company's EHS policies
• Evaluate, develop, promote and support the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive and effective EHS management system by contributing to the development of the system
• Identify EHS training and development needs of their direct reports, and act on them
• Assist in the solving of audit items contained in both internal, external and self-audit reports to ensure effective action is taken to solve these issues and concerns
• Issue reports and work with the SLT with regard to their EHS Data, identify trends and champion EHS Initiatives.
• Visit installation project sites and lease with clients as and when required. Including proactively as part of contractual obligations and reactively in the event of onsite issues
• Produce detailed reports of all site visits conducted and elevate all identified issues accordingly, both internally and externally
• Participate in safety council/committee meetings and management meetings to ensure key points are discussed and that suitable action is taken on the matters raised
• Carry out detailed investigations of more serious incidents in the workplace and draft appropriate reports including determining the root cause or causes of the incident
• Identify appropriate corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence of encountered issues
• Liaise with enforcing authorities when issues are raised and deal with any follow up investigation or enforcement action to reduce or mitigate risk to the Company
• Participate in Compliance forums to keep up to date with best practices and network with other EHS professionals to keep abreast of the latest innovations and developments in order to drive forward continuous improvement within the organisation
• Manage and maintain all environmental aspects and their associated impacts, through the development of an effective compliance calendar and implementation of an appropriate management system
• Assess all contractors' processes and procedures to verify they meet the Company's expected EHS standards and that their performance is satisfactory measured against agreed targets.

What We Look For

• A member of IOSH, CMIOSH
• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Health and Safety Management or similar qualification (preferred)
• EHS experience in construction/M&E/utilities or site based industries
• Experience of implementing EHS Management Systems and supporting procedures
• Drive and enthusiasm, a self-starter who can prioritize and work with agility in this environment
• Fluent in English
• Full driving license required
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain working relationships
• Drive for results - uses initiative and takes ownership
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player mind set

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