Health & Safety Specialist

Who We Are

Whitewater Group is a leading provider of innovative and sustainable water treatment engineering systems operating in Ireland, UK, and across Europe in the Data Centre, Pharma, Power, and Industrial sectors. We specialise in designing, installing, commissioning, and maintaining water treatment solutions tailored to our clients' needs. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions that prioritize safety, reliability, and environmental sustainability.

Headquartered in Bray, Co. Wicklow, with a satellite office in Naas, Co. Kildare, Whitewater Group also operates from bases in Spain, Sweden, Finland, and the UK, with plans to expand further into Italy, Denmark, and Germany. The Group is experiencing significant growth, leveraging off-site construction methods (OSM) for delivering turnkey projects, which minimizes on-site construction time.

Role

The Health & Safety Technician will ensure compliance with current occupational health and safety regulations across engineering and construction projects by implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving safety management systems. They will promote a strong safety culture at all organizational levels.

Key Responsibilities :

Monitor and enforce health and safety policies and procedures on assigned projects.

Identify, assess, and mitigate occupational risks on construction sites.

Contribute to the preparation and updating of Health and Safety Plans (HSP).

Conduct regular site inspections to ensure safe working conditions.

Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; prepare reports and implement corrective actions.

Support training and awareness of personnel in occupational safety practices.

Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure HSE compliance.

Maintain accurate records of audits, training sessions, inspections, and safety reports.

Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Manage all documentation related to Health & Safety.

Provide technical support to ensure compliance with national and international HSE standards (e.g., ISO 45001, local legislation).

Requirements : Education :

Technical diploma or university degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Civil Construction, or related fields.

Specific training or Master’s degree in Occupational Risk Prevention (ideally covering all three specializations : safety, hygiene, and ergonomics).

Experience :

Minimum 3 years in similar roles, preferably within the construction or engineering sector.

Experience in infrastructure, civil works, or building projects is an asset.

Technical Knowledge :

Solid understanding of occupational health and safety legislation.

Familiarity with safety management systems (ISO 45001, OHSAS).

Proficient in software tools for safety documentation and reporting.

Skills :

Strong communication and leadership skills on-site.

Proactive attitude and problem-solving abilities.

Teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Fluent in English.

Detail-oriented with strong analytical capacity.

Open to travel.

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