Safety Executive (Health and Safety Dept)
The Office of the Director of Health and Safety welcomes expressions of interest for the position of Safety Executive, Health and Safety Department. The role is based at our Connolly Head Office, reporting directly to the Strategy & Performance Manager. As a railway operator, safety is our number one priority. The chosen candidate will display evidence of health and safety principles, have excellent organisational skills and be an effective conduit between the Office of the Director of Health & Safety, the wider health and safety family and key stakeholders.
Role and Purpose
- To assist DoH&S to ensure all correspondence is managed efficiently
- Provide support for the business on cross-functional safety matters
- Produce Trend Reports
- Produce reports for the SEG, EG, BSG and Board
- Assist with the production of an annual safety report
- Manage the discoveries on behalf of the DoH&S for the company and liaise with CIE Solicitors and Claims Department
- Scheduling of Audits
- Carry out Audits/RM3 assessments
- Management of the ‘Close Out’ of recommendations
- General Administration of the office including budget reporting and management of SAP
- Provide support for Safety compliance team as required
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Strategy & Performance Manager
Working Relationship with
- Director of Health and Safety Team
- Department Heads
- Company Secretary
- CIE Claims and Solicitors Offices
- All Department Managers
- Heads of Safety
- Technical Managers
- Line Managers and Supervisors
- Safety Executives
Key Qualities
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of safety legislation and audit procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good planning and organising skills
- Report compilation and documentation delivery through the MS Office suite
- Must be proficient with Microsoft excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Companies structure and business units
- Working knowledge of Iarnród Éireann Safety Management Systems
- Audit qualification
- Investigation qualification
- 3rd level Safety and Health qualifications or equivalent or be willing to work towards one
- Good working knowledge of Safety Management Systems, Risk Assessments, Safety Statements and Method Statements
Competencies in Focus
- Safety Focus & Knowledge
- Communication
- Results Driven
- Planning and Organising
- Attention to Detail
General Responsibilities
- Safety: To act as a focus for safety in line with the SMS and to discharge your safety responsibilities as outlined by your reporting Manager
- To ensure that all audits and investigations are properly progressed in accordance with IE and IM/RU policy, standards and procedures
- To ensure all discoveries are executed thoroughly and in a timely manner
- People: To ensure constant communication with all colleagues within your area and to support the People Management Policy within the DHS team
Specific Responsibilities
Safety Management System:
- Ensure that all KPI reports are produced accurately and timely
- You will monitor and review the implementation of recommendations and identify any non-compliance with same
- You will also review the progress with the implementation of all the related actions for any Hazards identified during tours, Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Accident Investigations
- Verify that all relevant documentation, activities, processes, and systems are compliant with the required standards.
- You will carry out audits on the Safety Management System as instructed by your manager
- You will be required to assist in the investigation of incidents and accidents as directed
Performance Measures
- Producing the periodic reports for the Board, Executive Group, Board Safety Committee (BSC) and safety Review Groups (SRG’s)
- Assisting the DoH&S in the compilation of papers/briefings for the BSC
- Assisting in the preparation of Annual Safety Plans for the BSC
Renumeration, Annual Leave and Benefits
- The role of Safety Executive B will be offered on a fixed term basis initially, with the potential for permanency subject to business requirements
- The duration of the FTC will be 12-24 months and will contain a six month probationary period
- The starting salary for the role is €57,405.47. Renumeration for the role is based on a six-year salary scale topping at €69,787.39
- Annual leave is 25 days per annum
- Benefits include: LUAS taxsaver scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Reduced fares on CIE services following one months’ employment and various educational and career development opportunities
A competency-based interview will form part of this selection process. Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of experience and/or application/CV.
The closing date for applications is: 5pm Friday 28th March 2025. Applications will be received and processed promptly at sharedservicesrecruit@irishrail.ie
Your email application should contain an attached Cover Letter and up-to-date C.V with the heading: ‘Safety Executive B, [Insert Name]’ in the subject bar.
At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion in all that we do. This starts with how we recruit people. It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to ensure an even playing field for all.
We will strive to provide reasonable accommodation to all candidates where required and requested. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.