EHS Advisor

Key Responsibilities:

  • Adherence to the project & Astatine Safety Management system
  • Adherence to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions &
    legislation
  • Adherence to Astatine & Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
  • Coordination in the development of task specific Method statements, risk
    assessments, safe plan of action, permit to work.
  • Compliance with the project safety statement.
  • Coordination of project safety indicators.
  • Good Safety Practices should be managed & maintained, Carrying out ongoing
    health and safety assessments, control of hazardous substances. Making sure safety
    interventions are completed & registered.
  • Carrying out regular site audits and inspection, document results and follow up on
    any corrective actions.
  • Keeping records of statutory inspections are available for project activities, tool and
    plant.
  • Adopt a Proactive approach to project EHS requirements.
  • Ability to work either independently or as part of a team.
  • Provide Safety input to site management & at site EHS forums.
  • Ensure project sub-contractor adhere to project EHS policies & procedures.
  • Coordinating Astatine’s site induction & training, also managing & maintaining them.
  • Making sure Project PPE is resourced & available.
  • Compile & carrying out Toolbox talks, as necessary
  • Assisting or carrying out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure
    communication to Mercury project management team.
  • Welfare & Hygiene facilities are in place, managed & maintained.
  • Liaison with site Project Management on environmental, health & safety issues.
  • Maintaining up-to date documentation to be included with the Safety File.
  • Waste reduction and recycling programmes are maintained in line with project
    policies & procedures

Essential Criteria for the Role:

  • Relevant third level Certificate qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety
  • 5+ years’ experience of managing environmental, health and safety on large
    construction sites.
  • Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation
  • Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
  • Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site.
  • Strong communication & computer skills,
  • Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and
    communications skills.
  • NEBOSH certificate level qualification
  • Close attention to detail
  • Good team-working skill