Environmental Health/Safety Specialist

Job Title: Environmental Health/Safety Specialist

Reports to: EHS Manager

Location: Atlantic Aviation Group, Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare

Atlantic Aviation Group

With over 60 years of experience, Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe's leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training. This reputation is built on a proud history and tradition of superior craftsmanship, technical expertise, and continuous training, which is supported by our flexible, open, and partnership-based customer relationships.

The company provides a range of aviation solutions including Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance, MAA Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance (AAG Defence Services), CAMO & Technical Services, Part 21 Design Services and EASA Part 147 Training which provides aviation training to airlines, MROs, and companies around the world.

AAG have an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated career focused and ambitious Environmental Health/Safety Specialist seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding environment. Our aim as a team is to attract and develop key talent across all levels of our growing aviation business.

Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

Essential Job Function

• To take responsibility for Review, Interpretation, Communication, Implementation of all applicable Safety Legislation.
• To implement/perform internal audit program and perform regular spot check assessments in accordance with organisation Safety policies/procedure to assure AAG continues to be safe and secure place to work. 
• Monitor safety performance and provide updates and recommendations to the EHS/Quality Manager.
• Generate Periodical H/S performance stats/identify trends and take appropriate actions to ensure safety standards/compliance are maintained/communicated. 
• Co-ordinate Risk Assessment Programme and appropriate follow-up actions.
• Support Occupational Health Monitoring programs – assessing trends/proposing recommendations.
• Identify Training Needs / Programs and subsequently develop and deliver to Employees, Contractors, and Customers to ensure AAG maintains the required degree of competence with regard to Safety Awareness.
• lead incident reporting / investigation ensuring root cause analysis and propose / confirm corrective/preventative actions are implemented.
• Generate Management reports both internally, AAG Group and external agencies as appropriate.
• Support evaluation of new activities / equipment regarding H\S Legislation / implementation.
• Ensure continuous development and implementation of the Emergency Response Plan.
• Maintain training \ statistical data \ records as appropriate.
• Coordinate Safety Committee, 1st Aid activity programs.
• To liaise with other AAG Group EHS colleagues in relation to relevant issues / developments 
• Liaisons with:
•  Internal Departments HR, OH Nurse \ Doctor,                 Operations
•  Health & Safety Authority.
•  Personal Injury Assessment Board, Insurance Companies etc. 
• Support the EHS \ Quality Manager with the development of a safety culture utilising regular communication media \ Safety Topics \ Awareness campaigns. 
• To support EHS specialist team and other members of the Quality Team, in carrying out their duties.
• Undertake projects and assignments as allocated by the EHS \ Quality Manager. 

Candidate Requirements

• Hold a degree in Occupational Health and Safety 
• Must have experience in Safety Management System and potential implementation (preferably OHSAS 18001)
• Understand and be able to interpret Safety legislation and compliance standard requirements
• Be able to demonstrate a successful record as a H&S professional, with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience in a dynamic industrial environment. 
• Be interested and willing to learn about all aspects of the Health, Safety and Environment aspects of this broad role.
• The EHS specialist should possess excellent communication skills, should be able to challenge and positively influence in a busy operational environment.
• Have the ability to interact readily across different departments and to engage Senior Management to achieve improved health and safety performance.
  
  

Typical Working Conditions

• Must satisfy and maintain the required medical standard.
• Work is performed at the AAG Hangar in Shannon.
• PPE is provided by AAG, and its use is mandatory in the performance of your work.
• Must satisfy and maintain airport security requirements.

Closing Date

If you feel your skills and experience meet the requirements of this position, we look forward to hearing from you!

Closing date for applications: 13 / 05 / 24

Atlantic Aviation Group reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

As a growing and ambitious organisation, we are always interested in speaking to individuals about their next career move. If this is not the right position for you but you would still like to find out more about working for Atlantic Aviation Group, please contact us.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Atlantic Aviation Group is an equal opportunities employer. The people of Atlantic Aviation Group are the foundation of its success, and we believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to this success. As an equal opportunity employer, we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of nationality, religion, ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We value your passion, energy, and creativeness.

One of our company values is to provide a people focussed environment with a strong sense of community, where individuals feel safe, valued, and engaged. We are committed to accommodating individuals with disabilities through our recruitment process and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.

Agencies

Atlantic Aviation Group does not accept unsolicited CVs from 3rd party recruitment agencies without a written agreement in place. Atlantic Aviation Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs and no fee will be paid should the candidate be hired by Atlantic Aviation Group. 

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