We are seeking a Safety Assurance Officer to join us for a project with a large utilities provider in the Eastern region of the country.
This is a 6-month contract role which offers a hybrid model of working from home, in the client office, and on site.
Duties:
- Review and validation of risk assessments issued as part of the data gathering process.
- Review current processes around task and dynamic risk assessments.
- Review Ancillary Safety Statements and Method Statement approach.
- Review existing processes around communication of risk.
- Develop HSQE processes for hazard identification, risk assessment and control. Includes Safe System of Work plans (SSWP’s), Method Statements & Permits to Works.
- Assist in the collation and preparation of monthly reports and KPIs.
- Documentation Management, including version control, change management and controlled distribution.
- Provide support in the delivery of other related client HSQE Projects.
- Provide support and advice to internal stakeholders in the preparation of risk assessments.
- Carry out HSQE Inspections to gather information for risk assessments.
- Assist in the development of the Integrated Management System.
- Prepare training materials, schedule and carry out internal training.
- Provide support to the Risk Assessment Lead.
- Perform other duties as required from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Relevant third level qualification – Minimum Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work.
- Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in a similar position.
- Experience on Utilities project is preferred.
- Strong IT experience essential, particularly the use of Sharepoint and Microsoft packages, in particular Excel and Visio.
- Very strong experience in report writing and collation of information for KPI’s, safety metrics, presentations etc.
- Previous experience in carrying out HSQE Inspections in operational environments.
- Previous experience in working with all elements of a Safety Management System and knowledge of Integrated Management Systems, ISO 18001/45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001.
- Previous experience in delivering Health and Safety training and delivering professional presentations.
- Ability to develop relationships to accomplish team goals.
- Prioritise tasks, work with schedules and manage resources while remaining focused on main goals.
- Secure and compare information from multiple sources to identify business issues; committing to an action after weighing alternative solutions against decision criteria
- Set high standards, by encouraging others to embed a HSQE culture
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Full driving license and own transport is essential.
- Valid Safe Pass, Manual Handling, and Low Risk Confined Space training certificates.