Senior EHS Advisor

Johnson Controls Systems & Service Ltd - HVAC Ireland; Cork; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company car

Hybrid working

Pension with 7% match

Life assurance

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Johnson Controls Systems & Service Ltd - HVAC Ireland is seeking a Project EHS Advisor to guide Environmental, Health and Safety matters for project teams and stakeholders in ROI. You will support the EHS management system and drive best practices across planned and live projects.

This role reports to the UK&I EHS Manager and requires active involvement in risk assessment, audits, data reporting, and strong collaboration with clients, contractors and regulators to ensure continuous improvement.

Formación

• Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety.
• IOSH membership or CM IOSH preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years EHS experience on large projects.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation.
• Full driving license and Safe Pass required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide EHS advice to project management teams and stakeholders.
• Support implementation of the EHS management system on projects.
• Present EHS data to clients and project leaders on a regular basis.
• Assess and control project risks and close gaps for compliance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, contractors and reps.
• Promote a positive EHS culture on projects and drive improvements.
• Monitor legal compliance and follow up on weaknesses.
• Draft and communicate project EHS plans and controls.
• Lead internal audits and manage external/self-audits actions.
• Liaise with enforcing authorities as needed and manage investigations.

Conocimientos

Communication

Presentation

Teamwork

IOSH CM

Degree in EHS

Driving license

Safe Pass

Educación

Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety

Descripción del empleo

What you will do

The Project EHS Advisor provides advice, support and help in Environmental, Health and Safety matters to Project Management teams and other stakeholders, to comply with relevant legislation. You will effectively support the implementation of the company EHS management system and best practices. The Project EHS Advisor provides support across planned/live projects taking place, within their regional remit.

Job Description

The Project EHS Advisor provides advice, support and help in Environmental, Health and Safety matters to Project Management teams and other stakeholders, to comply with relevant legislation. You will effectively support the implementation of the company EHS management system and best practices. The Project EHS Advisor provides support across planned/live projects taking place, within their regional remit.

This position reports directly to the UK&I EHS Manager and will be based in ROI.

How You Will Do It

• Act as a subject matter expert to project management teams and develop formal, project plans to drive continuous improvement across planned/ongoing projects
• Meet regularly and present EHS data to clients, project leaders and their management teams
• Provide support for effectively assessing and controlling risks on projects. Identify gaps and provide solutions to ensure compliance is achieved
• Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships with Clients, Project Managers, Supervisors, Employee representatives, Contractors and other key stakeholders
• Promote and support the continuous development of a positive EHS culture on projects
• 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 projects EHS plans
• Evaluate, develop, promote and support the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive and effective EHS management system by contributing to the development of the project Safety Management system
• Identify employee EHS training and development needs, 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
• Manage an internal audit programme for the project sites complete audits against plan, report actions to clients and Project Supervisors weekly, ensuring action item closure.
• Issue reports and work with project managers with regard to their EHS Data, identify trends and champion EHS Initiatives.
• Conduct regular walks with the project management teams to provide general support and problem solving.
• Assist in the review and development of scope specific Method Statements and Risk Assessments for active projects, monitoring compliance with the prescribed methodology once works commence.
• Participate in project site 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 on projects and assist in the drafting of appropriate reports including determining the root cause(s) of the incident and identify and implement appropriate actions to prevent recurrence
• 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 Company
• Manage and maintain all environmental aspects and their associated impacts, through the development of an effective compliance calendar and implementation of an appropriate project 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

• Communicate with impact: across the layers of the organization and across boundaries, in both oral and written communication
• Strong presentation skills towards internal and external parties
• Team player mind set, but ability to operate effectively independently
• A member of IOSH, Certified level as a minimum (CMIOSH preferred)
• Degree or equivalent in Environmental, Health and Safety
• 3-5 Years minimum EHS experience on large and complex construction projects
• Strong understanding of Irish legislation, including Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013
• Experience working in Pharmaceutical or Biopharma/Biotech (preferred)
• Experience of implementing EHS Management Systems and supporting procedures
• Drive and enthusiasm, a self-starter who can prioritize and work with agility in this type of environment
• Full driving license required
• Active Safe Pass Card required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Company car
• Paid holidays and sick pay
• Hybrid working, when not site based,
• Comprehensive benefits package including 7% match pension, free life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products.
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources available
• Encouraging and collaborative ethos
• Career development through various career ladders
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Access to business resource groups and training on things we value.