Safety Assurance Specialist

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 staff sees ESB having best practice governance, compliance and assurance across the business. The successful candidate will work as the custodian and subject matter expert in relation to assurance aspects of SHE governance, reporting and performance. 

The successful candidate should be a team player working seamlessly in tandem with the other safety specialists in the team, with the ability to work into the wider business line and across the SHE function. They will be required to work autonomously, be flexible, be a self-starter and good problem solving and influencing skills.

Applications are invited for the position of Safety Assurance Specialist. The purpose of this role is to provide safety assurance and compliance support to the Generation and Trading (GT) Business Line in ESB. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Development, delivery and maintenance of the GT Safety Assurance Framework and processes 

• Production and delivery of Monthly and Quarterly Assurance analysis and reports to GT SMT and other internal stakeholders

• Management & support of Safety Management Systems (SMS) compliance & lessons learned sharing across GT & Central Safety Management 

• Direct support to Manager, Safety Support in the development and periodic review of GT Safety Strategy, Policy Frameworks, Business Plan and GT Safety Improvement Plan 

• Internal and external Audit Programme development, management and co-ordination 

• Management of Contracts for Safety Management System Certification and Contractor Induction System Contract for GT 

• Subject matter expert & GT change control board representative for Synergi Life 

• Support to Sub-Co Directors on Directors Responsibilities in their Health & Safety Policy Statements and related matters 

• Leading and Managing Team Member(s) of Safety Assurance team. Provide Safety Support to GT Central Functions and Trading

• Lead and co-ordinate the Health & Well-Being Champions within GT 

Experience and Qualifications 

Essential 

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a health, safety or environment role 

• Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent experience 

• Experience in implementation of Safety Management Systems and/or auditing

• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills are essential

• Ability to work independently or as a collaborative team member

• Strong presentation skills

Desirable

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent 

• Expert in Auditing and/or SMS management highly desirable 

• Experience in any of the areas of Power Plant or large industrial process design, construction, maintenance, operation, overhaul, technologies and systems would be beneficial

• Auditing qualification e.g. ISO 450001 Lead Auditor 

Location

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, 27 Fitzwilliam, Dublin 2. 

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 days 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 reports to the SHE Manager Generation & Trading & Customer Solutions. 

Why Work with Us? 

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

• Progressive, hybrid working model 

• 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 

€57,500 - €68,000 per annum depending on experience.

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