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Safety Specialist, ESB Group Safety

 
Vacancy Number:  27070
Category:  Safety / Health / Environment
Job Type:  Full-time
 

 

 

Position Description  

ESB’s ambition is to safely lead the transition to a low carbon future. The Group Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Strategy and our commitment to our people sees ESB having best practice governance, compliance, safety and assurance across the business.  

 

The ESB Group Safety function provides general and specialist occupational safety support to ESB Customer Solutions (CS), Enterprise Services (ES) and Central Business Units (BU's).  

 

Given the cross-business unit nature of this position, the Safety Specialist will play a pivotal role in providing technical Health and Safety support. The position requires closely liaison with ES, CS and Central business unit staff and contractors.  

 

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their career across a range of competencies and to work with multiple business units.  

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Provide Health and Safety support on Integrated Facilities Management hard and soft services contracts 
  • Provide technical support on Risk Assessments to CS, ES and Central BU’s and ensure periodic reviews are completed, including Risk Assessment for specific events 
  • Manage SHE Training frameworks and associated providers ensuring accurate records are maintained and accessible. Support the SHE training tender process 
  • Manage ergonomic risk assessment process and monitor completion of associated equipment/furniture requests 
  • Carry out internal SMS Health and Safety audits in CS, ES and Central BU’s and other audits in support of CS, ES and Central BU safety teams 
  • Act as a Senior User for Synergi Life in ES and support the roll out of Synergi Life 
  • Manage allocated SHE Standards review, projects to completion and health and safety purchase requests for ES and Central BU’s

 

Experience and Qualifications 

Essential 

  • Third level qualification in Health and Safety or related discipline (minimum Level 7 or NFQ) 

  • 5+ years in-depth knowledge and experience of: 

  • Health and Safety legislation / regulations 

  • Health and Safety management systems, operation and maintenance 

  • Excellent influencing, leadership, stakeholder management, interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised on own initiative 

 Desirable  

  • Knowledge of ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 Management System requirements 

  • ISO 45001 Lead auditor training 

 

Location  

This position will be based in ESB, 27 Fitzwilliam, Dublin 2.  Nationwide travel is a feature of this role.  

 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual. 

 

Reporting To 

This role will report to SHE Assurance Manager, ESB Group SHE Support. 

 

Why Work with Us? 

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future 

  • Career development through mentoring and training  

  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities 

  • Sports and Social Clubs 

  • Networking opportunities 

  • Credit Union 

  • Generous Pension 

  • Access to staff well-being programmes 

  • Generous parental leave entitlements 

  • Strong values-based and inclusive culture  

  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  

  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted 

  

Salary 

€57,900 - €68,100 per annum (depending on experience)

 
Closing Date 

1st August 2025

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. 

 

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. 

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
 

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