Senior EHS Specialist

Johnson Controls; Ireland; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Ireland is seeking a Senior EHS Specialist to advise on Environmental, Health and Safety matters and support the implementation of the EHS management system. The role is office-based with no hybrid working, and you will work across project teams within the regional remit.

You will develop annual plans, present data to leaders, lead risk assessments, audits, and EHS initiatives while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and enforcing authorities.

Qualifications

• IOSH membership at Graduate level minimum (CMIOSH preferred).
• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Health and Safety Management or similar (preferred).
• 3–5 years minimum EHS experience in large manufacturing/fabrication settings (multi-site experience preferred).
• Experience implementing EHS Management Systems and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Results-driven with strong initiative.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise, support and help in Environmental, Health and Safety matters to Project Management teams and other stakeholders to comply with relevant legislation.
• Support the implementation of the EHS management system and best practices across planned/live projects within regional remit.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to operational management and develop formal annual plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Present EHS data in regular meetings with business unit leaders and management teams.
• Support workplace risk assessment and control, identify compliance gaps, and provide solutions.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, managers, supervisors, employee representatives, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor legal compliance and establish effective procedures to address any weaknesses promptly.
• Support the development and maintenance of a comprehensive EHS management system.
• Identify and address EHS training needs.
• Address audit findings from internal, external, and self-audits to ensure effective resolution.
• Manage the facility's internal audit program and track action item completion.
• Generate reports on EHS data, analyze trends, and lead EHS initiatives.
• Conduct regular operational team walks to provide support and solve problems.
• Visit installation project sites to meet contractual obligations and address issues as needed.
• Document site visits thoroughly and elevate identified issues internally and externally.
• Attend safety council/committee and management meetings to ensure proper action on key issues.
• Investigate serious workplace incidents, determine root causes, and prepare detailed reports.
• Work with enforcing authorities on investigations and enforcement actions to minimize company risk.
• Participate in Compliance forums to stay current with best practices and industry developments.
• Oversee environmental aspects through compliance calendars and management systems.
• Review contractor processes to ensure they meet company EHS standards and performance targets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Initiative

Education

Degree or equivalent in Environmental Health and Safety Management or similar

CMIOSH preferred

Job description

What you will do

The Senior EHS Specialist 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, provides support across planned/live projects taking place, within their regional remit.

Due to the requirements of this role, hybrid working is not possible and the successful candidate would be office based.

How you will do it

Serve as a subject matter expert to operational management and develop formal annual plans to drive continuous improvement

Present EHS data in regular meetings with business unit leaders and management teams

Support workplace risk assessment and control, identify compliance gaps, and provide solutions

Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, managers, supervisors, employee representatives, and key stakeholders

Monitor legal compliance and establish effective procedures to address any weaknesses promptly

Support the development and maintenance of a comprehensive EHS management system

Identify and address EHS training needs

Address audit findings from internal, external, and self-audits to ensure effective resolution

Manage the facility's internal audit program and track action item completion

Generate reports on EHS data, analyze trends, and lead EHS initiatives

Conduct regular operational team walks to provide support and solve problems

Visit installation project sites to meet contractual obligations and address issues as needed

Document site visits thoroughly and elevate identified issues internally and externally

Attend safety council/committee and management meetings to ensure proper action on key issues

Investigate serious workplace incidents, determine root causes, and prepare detailed reports

Work with enforcing authorities on investigations and enforcement actions to minimize company risk

Participate in Compliance forums to stay current with best practices and industry developments

Oversee environmental aspects through compliance calendars and management systems

Review contractor processes to ensure they meet company EHS standards and performance targets

What we look for

IOSH membership at Graduate level minimum (CMIOSH preferred)

Degree or equivalent in Environmental Health and Safety Management or similar (preferred)

3–5 years minimum EHS experience in large manufacturing/fabrication settings (multi-site experience preferred)

Experience implementing EHS Management Systems and procedures

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Results-driven with strong initiative

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

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