Industrial Hygienist

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) is seeking an experienced Industrial Hygienist to support asbestos and hazardous substance management across ESB premises. The role requires knowledge of health and safety legislation, surveying, sampling and risk assessment.

The successful candidate will lead sampling, data analysis, training material development, contractor QA, and external stakeholder relations, based from EMP offices in Dublin or Cork, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ Degree in Science, Engineering or Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• British Occupational Hygiene Society modules: P402; P403 and P404 or equivalent are required.
• Experience in writing and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support internal stakeholders on Chemical, Safety, Hazardous Substances and Asbestos management.
• Provide technical advice on asbestos legislation and hazardous substances and develop training material.
• Quality assurance of contractor documentation and ensure compliance of surveys and reporting.
• Prepare and embed asbestos standards, procedures and guidance; support implementation.
• Manage sampling, analysis, databases, air sampling and asbestos removal works, ensuring ESB compliance.
• Implement a QMS for asbestos and hazardous materials.
• Manage external stakeholder relations.

Skills

Driving licence

Willing to travel

Industry experience

Health and safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication & leadership

Policy writing

Project management

Education

Science/Engineering/OHS degree or equivalent

Tools

P402 Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos

P403 and P404 or equivalent

P405 Management of Asbestos

M501 Measurement of Hazardous Substances

M505 Control of Hazardous Substances

P901 Management and Control of Legionella

Job description

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Engineering and Major Projects (EMP) Industrial Hygienist will provide ongoing support to help ensure the compliance and management of asbestos and other hazardous substances throughout ESB premises.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Support internal stakeholders on Chemical, Safety, Hazardous Substances and Asbestos management, including advice on ACM condition monitoring and report writing and management.
• Provide technical assistance and advice on asbestos related legislation and other hazardous and develop appropriate training material
• Quality assurance of contractor documentation, assess competence of contractor staff, ensure Asbestos Surveying and reporting are compliant.
• Prepare, review and embed asbestos standards, procedures and guidance and support implementation of.
• Manage sampling and analysis, databases, air sampling and asbestos removal works, ensuring compliance across ESB.
• Implement a QMS for asbestos and other hazardous materials
• Manage external Stakeholder relations.
• Develop Hazardous Substance RAs and advise of requirements to manage risk
• Assist with the management of Legionella and biological hazard activities and compliance.
• Advise on occupational hygiene related matters including occupational air monitoring and compliance with OELVs. Interpret reports and assess activities related to exposure.
• Advise on training and PPE requirements, contribute to continuous improvement programmes. Recommend control measures to eliminate or minimise exposure

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Full valid, driving Licence and access to a car and willing to travel both locally and regionally and international if required.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in industry.
• Specialist knowledge of Health, Safety Legislation & Standards
• Previous surveying experience of 5 years, including industrial experience and should be able to demonstrate experience of refurbishment and pre-demolition surveys.
• British Occupational Hygiene Society or equivalent modules:
  • P402 Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos.
  • P404 Air Sampling & 4 stage clearance
• Excellent team working skills.
• Strong communication, influencing and leadership skills.
• British Occupational Hygiene Society modules:
  • P405 Management of Asbestos
  • M501 Measurement of Hazardous Substances
  • M505 Control of Hazardous Substances
  • P901 Management and Control of Legionella
• Experience in writing and maintaining policies and procedures for health and safety practices will be an advantage.
• Ability to project-manage own work, the successful applicant will be an all-rounder, flexible, will have a good work ethic, good attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

Diploma/ Degree in Science, Engineering or Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.

• British Occupational Hygiene Society modules:
  • P402 Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos.
  • P403 and P404 or equivalent are required

Location

This position will be based at our EMP offices situated at Sidings, Dublin or Eastgate, Cork.

Travel to and from other EMP office locations and generation stations sites will feature as part of this role.

Reporting to

The successful candidate will report to Generation Engineering, Chemical Services Manager. Local reporting arrangements may apply to the location.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Closing Date

6th November 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

• Accountable and Ethical
• Growing and Adaptive
• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK prior to commencement of employment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.