EHSS Lead: Construction & Commissioning Safety

DPS Group Global; Athlone; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

DPS Group Global in Ireland seeks an EHSS Specialist – Construction & Commissioning Safety to provide expert safety support across construction, installation, commissioning and start-up of new facilities and utilities.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineering and commissioning teams, lead safety reviews and RAMS, and ensure compliance with Irish legislation and company safety standards while maintaining a strong field presence on site in Athlone.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification.
• Strong understanding of construction and commissioning safety principles.
• PSDP / PSCS awareness training.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated EHSS support to capital projects, facility expansions, utility upgrades and equipment installation projects.
• Lead construction safety inspections, audits and contractor safety reviews.
• Review RAMS and monitor contractor performance.
• Conduct leadership safety walks and field observations.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Support development of commissioning and start-up safety training programmes.
• Ensure compliance with Irish Health & Safety legislation, Construction Regulations, Environmental requirements and Corporate EHSS standards.
• Act as Client EHSS lead during equipment commissioning and facility start-up.

Skills

EHSS expertise

Contractor management

RAMS review

Safety inspections

Education

Degree in OHS/related field

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Job description

DPS Group Global in Ireland seeks an EHSS Specialist – Construction & Commissioning Safety to provide expert safety support across construction, installation, commissioning and start-up of new facilities and utilities.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineering and commissioning teams, lead safety reviews and RAMS, and ensure compliance with Irish legislation and company safety standards while maintaining a strong field presence on site in Athlone.