HSE Safety Officer

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for us to recruit an interim within the Health & Safety department for up to 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring health and safety performance during the outage works, paying particular attention to PPE compliance, housekeeping, material / equipment storage and fire safety precautions

• Carrying out face to face discussions with those involved in the outage works and promote continuous improvement in all aspects of health and safety performance

• Conducting health and safety audits / workplace inspections and compiling written reports

• Assisting in the development of and delivering induction training

• Being flexible taking into consideration the prospect to work evenings and weekends

• Delivering of toolbox talks and communication of health and safety related bulletins

• Attendance at safety forums such as the daily co-ordination meeting, HSE group meeting and weekly contractor’s safety officer meeting

• Participating in accident and incident investigations and communicate any lessons learned

• Assisting and supporting in planning of any health and safety initiatives related to the outage works

Our Ideal Candidate

Background

• Has experience / knowledge of knowledge of health and safety legislation and ability to monitor effective application

• Knowledge and experience of power station or other major engineering maintenance and refurbishment projects

• Delivery of in-house training as and when required within areas of experience and knowledge

Behaviours

• Excellent communication and face to face interpersonal skills

• Demonstrates personal commitment to the highest standards of safety through their own actions and attention

• Promotes health and safety initiatives and drives a positive safety culture to ensure zero harm

• Ensures works are completed to the highest levels of health and safety performance

• Accurate, timely and solution focused health and safety performance reporting

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH General or Construction certificate

• Holds a Training / Instructor qualification