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Safety Incident Investigator

 
Vacancy Number:  26577
Category:  Safety / Health / Environment
Job Type:  Full-time
 

 

Position Description

The Incident Investigators will work with the Networks business to support the management and investigation of selected LTI & P1 incidents across ESBN. The successful candidates will help provide assurance that incident investigations are being carried out in accordance with incident investigation standards and procedures. They will also drive a consistent approach to investigations, embedding best practice safety investigation procedures and standards across the business.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide assurance that incident investigations are being carried out in accordance with incident investigation standards and procedures.
  • Co-ordinate incident investigations.
  • Manage investigations to conclusion including use of relevant ESB systems.
  • Ensure effective incident reporting and management.
  • Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Provide expert advice and support including human factor support.
  • Collaborate with external stakeholders for continuous improvement.
  • Develop and deliver incident investigation training, build investigation competence, and provide technical training and development support.
  • Promote a positive safety culture, drive behavioural safety improvements, and ensure key learnings are communicated across the business.
  • Through detailed examination of incidents & lessons learned, identify trends & seek out opportunities for improvement within the ESB OHSMS. ​
  • Collaborate with the SH&W team to enhance safety, health, and wellbeing performance.
  • Participate and interface with Safe & Sound leadership teams.
  • Continuously develop and drive safety & health improvements within ESB Networks, and lead safety culture through communications and collaborations.

  

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Either 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience.

  • A minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
  • Prior experience in safety incident investigation and safety management
  • Strong stakeholder management & influencing skills.
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, managers at all levels, staff and third parties.
  • Experience in developing and delivering training programs related to safety.
  • Strong leadership capability and ability to work on one own initiative.
  • A flexible approach to work.
  • Strong problem solving & decision-making skills.

 

Desirable

  • Good knowledge of the Networks business
  • Experience and knowledge of key safety systems & processes, such as, Risk Assessments, etc.
  • Good IT skills (MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, etc).
  • Strong analytical abilities to identify trends, behavioural root causes, and opportunities for improvement. Incident Investigation experience with a good understanding of root cause and Human Factors analysis

 

Location

Flexible within an ESB Networks base.

 

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

Safety Projects Manager, ESB Networks

 

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 – €68,000 per annum


Closing Date 

16th April 2025

 

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

 

 

Inclusion and Diversity 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.

Our inclusive culture fosters innovation and connection among our 9,000 employees. At ESB, we support you to be your best so that you can truly make a difference.
 

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