Quality, Health and Safety Officer

Main Responsibilities

● Foster and advance a positive QHSE culture through effective policy implementation and organizational engagement.

●     Support the leadership team in developing, managing, and monitoring company-wide QHSE performance metrics.

●     Establish QHSE strategic plans, objectives, and performance benchmarks aligned with organizational goals.

●     Provide expert guidance on QHSE matters to ensure compliance with statutory regulations, contractual obligations, and industry best practices.

●     Serve as primary liaison with customers and supply chain partners on QHSE requirements, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.

●     Oversee company QHSE processes and procedures to maintain ISO 9001:2015 and related certifications.

●     Lead the implementation and integration of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 management systems.

●     Manage relationships with QHSE auditors and coordinate activities to secure and maintain organizational accreditations.

●     Conduct systematic audits to assess system effectiveness, identify gaps, and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.

●     Oversee emergency response protocols, safety signage, personal protective equipment, and hazardous materials management.

●     Maintain comprehensive records of accidents, incidents, and near-miss events in accordance with management reporting requirements.

●     Investigate all safety incidents and high-potential near-misses, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions and lessons learned.

●     Submit mandatory incident reports to the Health and Safety Authority within prescribed timeframes and regulatory requirements.

●     Deliver monthly QHSE performance reports to leadership and regulatory bodies as required

      Develop and execute project plans with flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs and priorities.

●     Ensure all personnel receive appropriate QHSE training, information, and instruction through internal and external resources, maintaining accurate training documentation and compliance records.

● Monitor emerging QHSE regulatory developments and industry best practices, evaluating their applicability to company operations.

● Serve as the designated Subject Matter Expert for all QHSE-related matters across the organization.

● Manage supplier and subcontractor compliance through QHSE pre-qualification assessments prior to site authorization.

● Coordinate and facilitate the company's annual Safety Week in collaboration with Business Lines & QHSE colleagues.

● Prepare ad-hoc analytical reports and assessments as requested by senior leadership and management.

● Oversee training program administration, ensuring all personnel certifications remain current and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities & and Tasks:

●     Implement Corporate Guidelines and Directives through the local Document Management System.

●     Coordinate and participate in Certification Audits, Customer Audits and Corporate Audits.

●     Site Audits and Documentation Audits.

●     Assist with Supplier and Contractor Approval Surveys.

●     Customer Complaints Investigation Support.

●     Safety Statement periodic reviews.

●     Collaborating with the Service Team in the development, sign and evolution of RAMS. Near Miss and Accident Investigation Support.

●     Risk Assessment Programme for respective areas.

●     Compile, deliver and/or organise internal third-party training as required. Management of Customer Portals.

●     Emergency Planning, including Fire Drills etc.

●     Support in the specification and approval of PPE.

●     Monitor compliance with applicable Health and Safety Legislation.

●     Participate in new members' onboarding.

●     Travel to customer sites throughout the island of Ireland and occasionally to other Veolia Business Units in UK & Europe.

 Requirements & Core Competencies:

●     Ownership & Accountability: To work efficiently and effectively, and to take full ownership and accountability for resolving all queries – and to seek direction and approval from Senior Function Leads where required.

●     Professional Relationships: To maintain strong and professional relationships with customers and colleagues, and to deliver excellent service to both, to the very best of your abilities at all times.

●     Team Player - To proactively contribute to the Company’s success and act as a responsible team player to support colleagues and the best interests of the Company at all times.

●     Continuous Improvement - To commit to the ongoing success of the Company and actively identify and deliver continuous improvement and growth within the Company.

●     IT Skills - To commit to continuous learning and the use of the latest IT equipment and software as required by the role.

●     Policies & Procedures - To follow Company Directives and adhere to Company Policies and Procedures at all times.

●     Flexibility - To demonstrate a flexible approach to working hours in order to cope with urgent situations and an unexpected workload as well as a willingness to undertake additional duties which may be required from time to time.