Health & Safety Officer

We’re Hiring a Health & Safety OfficerWesterwood Global provides service solutions ranging from entry–level to experienced personnel, within high tech manufacturing facilities. We are a trusted partner for the world’s leading semiconductor companies and are looking for a Health & Safety Officer to join our Team based on our Customer's Site in Leixlip, Co. Kildare. The person for the job You are safety focused and have proven leadership skills and experienceA strong team player with ability to work well within a diverse teamHave excellent organisational, time keeping, and communication skillsAbility to adapt to different tasks and to prioritise activitiesYou are looking for a new challenge and to develop your career Purpose of the roleAs a Health & Safety Officer, you will provide health and safety guidance, auditing, and training to a team of operators and technicians in a semiconductor cleanroom environment while supporting the Customer in key areas throughout the manufacturing process. Your goal will be to adhere to facility standard operating procedures with a focus on safety and quality. Your success will contribute to the facilities overall throughput while simultaneously developing your own skills in a coveted and highly technical industryRole requirementsA minimum level 7 degree in Environmental/Occupational Health and Safety1-2 years' experience in a similar roleStrong knowledge of ISO 14001:2015 and OSHA 18001:2017Manual handling instructor’s qualification is desirableFirst Aid Qualification is desirableGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office programsErgonomic experience is desirableFlexibility to travel on short term assignments related to the roleGood working knowledge of Microsoft officeAbility to work a regular working week (Monday to Friday) 39 hoursAbility to work in a controlled cleanroom environment, which will involve the wearing of a gown and relevant personal protective equipment What you will be doingMaintain the existing safety management system in accordance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 to ensure that the policies and procedures are consistent with applicable legislation, Westerwood Global and Customer’s best safety standards and identify areas of improvements to implement new safety programmes for maintaining, enhancing, and fostering a 'zero incident' safety culture and to reflect continuous improvement initiativesDemonstrate leadership and a strong desire to protect our employees, our business and the environment leading with a safety-first mind-setCompile and maintain the environmental, health and safety legislative register and ensure the company’s compliance with all relevant legislation and best practicesConduct regular risk assessments and safety audits, report findings and ensure closure of auditsReport to the Head of Operations the EHS KPI’s and concerns on a weekly and monthly basisAttend quarterly engagement meetings and communicate safety updates and ensure employee’s concerns are addressed on-site and implement suggested improvements as appropriateConduct and assist in incident and accident reporting, identify the root cause, and implement corrective actions within a timely manner to prevent the re-occurrence of incidents. Responsible for reporting to and dealing with Health and Safety Authority and EPA as requiredProvide support for any external auditsDocument and follow - up of medical treatment required for occupational injuries and illnessResponsible for all ongoing in - house training including manual handling, chemical awareness etcConduct Health and Safety Induction for all new hires across all sitesTo undertake any other duties required associated with Health and Safety matters to meet the needs of the businessPerforming safety checks in line with process specifications Using MS Office and in-house computer system as required Benefits of working with Westerwood GlobalDiscounted rates of on-site facilities  Free on-site car parking Reward & Recognition ProgrammeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeLearning and developmentOpportunities for career progressionAbout Westerwood GlobalWe provide a positive working environment – with emphasis on teamwork, positive interactions, and sense of communityWe focus on good communication – open channels, open door policy and regular company updatesWe provide opportunities to gain experience, develop skills and gain invaluable knowledge of the semi-conductor and high-tech industry If this position sounds interesting to you, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Send us a mail or click below to apply. We appreciate your interest in working with us and look forward to hearing from you.