EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist

This key role reports to the Head of Engineering and Sustainability on a site where €40bn of trade passes through annually and contributes significantly to Ireland's economy, and supports the overall impact on trade, biodiversity, culture, and local communities.

Role Overview

• Provide EHS compliance and support across Engineering Services (Maintenance & Services).
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental standards are met across critical assets (quay walls, oil/gas infrastructure, firefighting systems, ramps, vessels, utilities, etc.).
• Promote a strong safety culture and support emergency preparedness.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Support & Compliance

• Implement and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and systems.
• Lead by example, fostering a positive safety culture.
• Keep Legal Register updated and aligned with legislation.
• Monitor health & safety objectives via the EHS Plan.
• Support Engineering Services with risk assessments, SOPs, and safe work systems.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; ensure corrective actions.
• Act as EHS System Super User, managing system administration and training.
• Ensure safety equipment is maintained and staff trained.
• Provide cover for Oil Zone Managers when required.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Drive safety culture and support initiative.
• Liaise with regulators, state agencies, and third-party operators.

Contractor Management

• Ensure contractors work safely and compliantly.
• Review contractor documentation and works.
• Support procurement processes with EHS criteria.
• Manage Permit to Work procedures safety activities, especially during shutdowns.

Training

• Identify and manage training needs for Engineering Services staff.
• Schedule training, maintain records, and update training matrix.
• Deliver site inductions for new starters.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

• Degree/Post Grad in Health & Safety, Science, Engineering, or equivalent trade certification.
• 5+ years' EHS experience in industrial environments.
• Knowledge of EU & national H&S legislation.
• Strong computer skills and fluent English.
• Full Irish driver's licence.

Nice to have:

• Formal H&S qualification.
• Emergency management training (oil/gas preferred).
• Knowledge of ISO 45001/14001 systems.
• Contractor management & permit to work experience.
• Oil & Gas/Maritime industry background.
• Experience with HAZOP/HAZAN processes.

Competencies

• Core competencies are: Integrity, effective communication, accountability, collaboration.
• Technical: Risk management, safety & emergency response, industry knowledge.

Work life and Benefits:

• Flexible working possible at times, and the role is on site. A very competitive benefits package is available and there is a strong culture of team support.
• Please get in touch to discuss in more detail.