EHS Officer

Weltec Engineering Ltd.; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Weltec Engineering Ltd. in Waterford seeks an experienced EHS Officer to ensure strict adherence to health, safety and environmental regulations across projects.

You will collaborate with the EHS Manager and Site PM to drive best practices and foster a safety culture. Responsibilities include developing method statements and risk assessments, delivering toolbox talks, conducting EHS audits and incident investigations, and reporting on performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Five+ years’ proven EHS Officer experience, preferably in construction.
• Experience as Principal Contractor and PSCS is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to ensure project compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
• Develop Method Statements and Risk Assessments in coordination with supervisors/foremen.
• Conduct EHS audits and Accident/Incident investigations, implementing corrective and preventive measures.
• Provide guidance to Project Management on site-specific EHS best practices.
• Plan and deliver training sessions, including Toolbox Talks, to promote a safety-oriented culture.
• Report on EHS performance metrics as required.
• Actively promote and enforce company EHS policies and procedures.
• Provide support to the EHS department and collaborate with fellow EHS Officers as needed.

Skills

EHS management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety culture

Proactive mindset

Education

Level 7/8 Health and Safety qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Weltec is a leading Engineering and Process Contractor

EHS Officer – Waterford

Role / Requirements:

Company Information and Introduction:

We are currently seeking an experienced EHS Officer to join our team and contribute to our projects in the Waterford region.

The EHS Officer will collaborate closely with the EHS Manager/Site Project Manager to ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations throughout project execution. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by implementing best practices, conducting audits, and fostering a culture of safety excellence.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate with clients to ensure project compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
• Develop Method Statements and Risk Assessments in coordination with supervisors/foremen.
• Conduct EHS audits and Accident/Incident investigations, implementing corrective and preventive measures.
• Provide guidance to Project Management on site-specific EHS best practices.
• Plan and deliver training sessions, including Toolbox Talks, to promote a safety-oriented culture.
• Report on EHS performance metrics as required.
• Actively promote and enforce company EHS policies and procedures.
• Provide support to the EHS department and collaborate with fellow EHS Officers as needed.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• A Level 7 or level 8 qualification in Health and Safety is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of proven experience as an EHS Officer, preferably in a construction environment.
• Experience in Principal Contractor and PSCS roles would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with high-compliance environments such as Pharma, Med/Tech, or similar industries.
• Knowledge of Integrated Management Systems, including ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with project stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with a customer-focused approach.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Word and Excel.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a dynamic company.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment fostering continuous learning and innovation.

Please note, we do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Weltec terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Weltec Hiring Managers.

Weltec is a leading Engineering and Process Contractor with extensive experience in delivering complex turnkey projects in Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Industrial, Data Centres, Healthcare, Public Works and Commercial sectors.

We offer competitive salary packages, ongoing support and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) enabling career progression, performance management and incentives and the opportunity to challenge yourself and progress your career with a growing and successful company. Weltec is ISO 9001:2015, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 accredited and is also a registered Safe T Cert company.