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About HSA
The Health and Safety Authority was established back in 1989. While our specific roles and responsibilities have developed over the years, our over...
About HSA
The Health and Safety Authority was established back in 1989. While our specific roles and responsibilities have developed over the years, our overall purpose has always been the same.
Right now we are recruiting Grade II and Grade III Inspectors to join our team and help us what we do best., making a difference to workers across Ireland by keeping them safe and protected.
What We Do
We have a very wide range of responsibilities across a whole lot of areas including occupational safety, occupational health and chemicals.
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The Role – Senior Inspector Grade I - Market Surveillance of Chemicals
* Location - The preferred location is Dublin however, assignment to one of the alternative regional locations may be considered. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to change the primary location to any other place within Ireland.
Reporting to the Programme Manager, Chemicals and Industrial Products, the Senior Inspector GI will be responsible for the management of the Market Surveillance of Chemicals team and the associated relevant processes to ensure the team fulfils and contributes effectively and efficiently, delivery of the Authority’s mandate, strategic priorities and Programmes of Work (PoW).
Key accountabilities for the role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides leadership and strategic management of the Market Surveillance of Chemicals mandate by identifying and developing key issues and spearheading initiatives where appropriate while building team capacity and capability.
- Researches and prepares information to facilitate framing the organisations strategic priorities and annual Programmes of Work.
- Manages and develops a high performing team of inspectors, ensuring the effective delivery of the annual Programmes of Work, consisting of policy development, inspection and enforcement activities.
- Ensures continuous improvement of work processes by evaluating enforcement and policy activity, reviewing targets and results and assessing the added value of the various activities undertaken.
- Participates in relevant EU policy and enforcement fora, committees and working groups.
- Participates in the Authority’s Management Group and contributes to the implementation
- of strategic, organisational, financial and operational goals and objectives.
- Ensures team members are complying with the relevant internal processes and procedures.
- Acts as the primary interface between relevant external stakeholders and the Authority in relation to Market Surveillance of Chemicals.
- Maintains the integrity of the data on the relevant IT platform(s), ensuring its quality and its timely completion by self and direct reports.
- Manages the safety, health and welfare of staff and oversees compliance with the responsibilities as set out in the Authority’s Safety Statement.
- Implements change initiatives, promoting a culture which encourages innovation and supporting team members through the change process.
- Undertakes such other duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.
- This role may involve travel for relevant EU meetings to represent the Authority.
Essential Requirements:
In addition to demonstrating that you possess the required competencies, the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:- Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, or other appropriate relevant discipline.
- Five years relevant work experience.
- Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).
- Demonstrate that they possess the required competencies for the role as set out in Appendix 1
Desirable Requirements:
In addition to the above essential requirements, it would be a decided advantage for candidates to have one or more of the following:- Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to lead and manage diverse teams.
- A record of achievement in their career to date, demonstrating significant management skills
- including the ability to provide effective leadership and direction.
- A recognised qualification in the relevant area and/or other qualification in Occupational Safety and Health.
How to Apply
Full information on the job specification, the Essential and Desirable requirements, and the process can be found in the candidate booklet.
Applications can only be made by submitting your Application Form to this portal before 5pm on Thursday 20th February 2025.
Only applications correctly and fully submitted online will be accepted into the campaign.
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
The Role - Senior Inspector Grade I - Storage, Supply and Transport of Dangerous Chemicals (SS-ADR)
* Location - The preferred location is Dublin however, assignment to one of the alternative regional locations may be considered. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to change the primary location to any other place within Ireland.
Reporting to the Programme Manager, Chemicals and Industrial Products, the Senior Inspector GI will be responsible for the management of the storage, supply and transport of dangerous chemicals, the SS-ADR team and the relevant processes to ensure they contribute effectively and efficiently to delivery of the Authority’s mandate, strategic priorities and Programmes of Work (PoW).
Key accountabilities for the role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides leadership and strategic management of the Storage, Supply and Transport of Dangerous chemicals mandate by identifying and developing key issues and spearheading initiatives where appropriate and building team capacity and capability.
- Researches and prepares information to facilitate framing the organisations strategy and PoW.
- Manages and develops a high performing team of inspectors, ensuring the effective delivery of the PoW, covering policy, inspection and enforcement activities.
- Ensures continuous improvement of work processes by evaluating enforcement and policy activity, reviewing targets and results and assessing the added value of the various activities undertaken.
- Manages the Authority’s ADR external providers contract.
- Participates in the Management Group and contributes to the implementation of strategic, organisational, financial and operational goals and objectives.
- Ensures team members are complying with the relevant processes and procedures identified in the inspectors manual, operational minutes, protocols and memorandums of understandings.
- Acts as the primary interface between relevant external stakeholders and the Authority in relation to Storage, Supply and Transport of Dangerous Chemicals (ADR).
- Maintains the integrity of the data on the relevant IT platform(s), ensuring its quality and its timely completion by self and direct reports.
- Manages the safety, health and welfare of staff and oversees compliance with the responsibilities as set out in the Authority’s Safety Statement.
- Implements change initiatives, promoting a culture which encourages innovation and supporting team members through the change process.
- Undertake such other duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.
- This role may involve travel for relevant EU meetings to represent the Authority.
Requirements
Essential
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, or other appropriate relevant discipline.
- Five years relevant work experience.
- Possession of a full driving licence (Category B)
- Demonstrate that they possess the skills/competencies identified as necessary for the role
Desirable
The following requirements are desirable:
- Excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to lead and manage diverse teams.
- A record of achievement in their career to date, demonstrating significant management skills
- including the ability to provide effective leadership and direction.
- A recognised qualification in the relevant area and/or other qualification in Occupational Safety and Health.
How to Apply
Full information on the job specification, the Essential and Desirable requirements, and the process can be found in the candidate booklet.
Applications can only be made by submitting your Application Form to this portal before 5pm on Thursday 20th February 2025.
Only applications correctly and fully submitted online will be accepted into the campaign.
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
The Role - Grade II Inspector - Analysis Of Alternatives Expert (Chemicals)
* Location - The preferred location is Dublin however, assignment to one of the alternative regional locations may be considered. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to change the primary location to any other place within Ireland.
The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team and the role will involve participation in the European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA) Socio-Economic Analysis Committee. This role will involve the assessment of hazardous substances under the REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) to support informed substitution.
The Analysis of Alternatives (AOA) role will involve:- Scoping of the assessment
- Identification and screening of alternatives
- Assessment of hazard and exposure
- Assessment of cost, technical performance and other implementation decisions.
- Delivering on Competent Authority functions for REACH at national and EU level.
- Responsible for the development of scientific opinions on chemical substances. Conducting
- assessments of alternatives and evaluation of substitution plans to support informed substitution.
- Participating in EU fora and working groups as required on the ECHA Socio-Economic Analysis Committee.
- Reviews and drafts observations on scientific opinions and regulatory proposals circulated by ECHA and/or other Member States.
- Engages with relevant stakeholders and represents the Authority at meetings with stakeholders and representative bodies as well as in public forums, as required.
- Supporting development and delivery of the Authority’s Strategic objectives, Programme of Work, or leading on development of relevant policies and/or technical innovation, and legislative areas.
- Develops, maintains and contributes to the development of technical expertise in the AoA area.
- May be required to manage a team of direct reports, creating a positive working environment and supporting their professional and personal development and their continuous improvement.
- Maintains good communications with stakeholders e.g. by attending meetings, delivering presentations, answering queries etc.
- Contributing to the management of the safety, health and welfare of staff as set out in the Authority’s safety statement.
- Undertakes such other duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.
- This role will require EU travel and the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the evaluation of scientific information and preparation of scientific opinions.
Requirements
Essential
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in Chemistry, Industrial/Chemical Engineering or relevant related discipline.
- Minimum of three years relevant work experience
- Possession of a full driving licence (Category B)
- Demonstrate that they possess the required competencies for the role as set out in Appendix 1
Desirable
The following requirements are desirable:
- A recognised post graduate qualification in an area relevant to the area.
- Experience in project management/staff management.
- Knowledge and understanding of EU/Irish chemical legislation.
- Experience within the chemicals industry
How to Apply
Full information on the job specification, the Essential and Desirable requirements, and the process can be found in the candidate booklet.
Applications can only be made by submitting your Application Form to this portal before 5pm on Thursday 20th February 2025.
Only applications correctly and fully submitted online will be accepted into the campaign.
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
The Role - Grade II Inspector - Exposure Scientist (Chemicals)
* Location - The preferred location is Dublin however, assignment to one of the alternative regional locations may be considered. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to change the primary location to any other place within Ireland.
The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team. This role will involve working in the area of risk assessment and management of chemical substances under the REACH Regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals). The role involves evaluating the potential for exposure to workers and consumers from chemical substances proposed for regulatory actions under REACH, based on an understanding of use patterns, and the assessment of measured or modelled exposure data, and the operational conditions and risk management measures. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating scientific information and
preparing scientific opinions.
- Delivering on Competent Authority functions for REACH at national and EU level.
- Assesses and develops scientific opinions on chemical substances. Evaluates exposure data and exposure assessments, and assesses the potential for exposure to humans and the suitability of the specified operational conditions and risk management measures.
- Makes recommendations for the safe use and management of chemicals.
- Participates in EU fora and working groups as required e.g. ECHA Risk Assessment Committee, including attendance at EU meetings.
- Reviews and drafts observations on scientific opinions and regulatory proposals circulated by ECHA and/or other Member States.
- Engages with relevant stakeholders and represents the Authority at meetings with stakeholders and representative bodies as well as in public forums, as required.
- Maintains good communications with stakeholders e.g. by attending meetings, giving presentations, answering Chemical Helpdesk queries etc.
- Supporting development and delivery of the Authority’s Strategic objectives, Programme of Work, or leading on development of relevant policies and/or technical innovation, and legislative areas.
- Develops, maintains and contributes to the development of technical expertise on changing scientific developments.
- May be required to manage a team of direct reports, creating a positive working environment and supporting their professional and personal development and their continuous improvement.
- Contributing to the management of the safety, health and welfare of staff as set out in the Authority’s safety statement
- Undertakes such other duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.
- This role may require EU travel and the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the evaluation of scientific information and preparation of scientific opinions.
Requirements
Essential
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in Science (e.g. Environmental, Chemistry, Physics) or other appropriate relevant discipline to the role
- Minimum of three years relevant work experience, with significant experience in human exposure assessment methodologies in a regulatory or industry setting.
- Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).
- Demonstrate that they possess the required competencies for the role as set out in Appendix 1
Desirable
The following requirements are desirable:
- Post graduate qualification in science/risk assessment/risk management/exposure assessment/exposure modelling particularly in relation to workers and consumers.
- Good knowledge and understanding of EU/Irish chemical legislation.
- Experience in exposure modelling and risk assessment of chemicals for regulatory purposes.
- Experience in the assessment of operational conditions and risk management measures with respect to worker exposure.
- Experience in the management of projects and staff.
How to Apply
Full information on the job specification, the Essential and Desirable requirements, and the process can be found in the candidate booklet.
Applications can only be made by submitting your Application Form to this portal before 5pm on Thursday 20th February 2025.
Only applications correctly and fully submitted online will be accepted into the campaign.
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
The Role - Grade II Inspector - Market Surveillance of Industrial Products (Pressure equipment
and products used in explosive
atmospheres (ATEX))
* Location - The preferred location is Dublin however, assignment to one of the alternative regional locations may be considered. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to change the primary location to any other place within Ireland.
Key accountabilities for the role include, but are not limited to, the following
- Delivering on Competent Authority functions at national and EU level.
- Undertaking inspections and market surveillance relating to the relevant industrial products Market Surveillance - Health and Safety Authority in particular products falling under the Pressure Equipment Directive and products for use in explosive atmospheres (ATEX), and associated actions up to and including enforcement action.
- Assessment of industrial products and their relevant associated documentation.
- Supporting development of the Authority’s Programme of Work, or leading on development of relevant policies and/or technical innovation, and legislative areas.
- Informing future inspection and policy activities by analysing and preparing reports on key activities/issues/topics where more detailed/focused inspections are required e.g. as part of campaigns or to obtain information on new sectors, developing internal/external guidance or checklists.
- May be required to manage a team of direct reports, creating a positive working environment and supporting their professional and personal development and the continuous improvement of inspection techniques.
- Develops, maintains and contributes to the development of technical expertise and developing key initiatives for the team, as required.
- Providing updates to the Senior Inspector on team activities and performance, identifying corrective actions taken to address areas of concern.
- Working collaboratively to share data/information, expertise, insights and advisory support within the Authority.
- Maintaining the integrity of the data on IT platforms, ensuring its quality and its timely completion by self and direct reports/or team.
- Working with key national/EU stakeholders as appropriate under Industrial Product Market Surveillance requirements.
- Contributing to the development of technical expertise in industrial products.
- Contributing to the management of the safety, health and welfare of staff as set out in the Authority’s safety statement.
- Traveling as required to represent the Authority at EU meetings.
- Undertaking such other duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.
Requirements
Essential
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Primary degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, or other appropriate
- discipline.
- Minimum of three years relevant work experience.
- Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).
- Demonstrate that they possess the required competencies for the role as set out in Appendix 1.
- Industry experience working with pressure equipment and products used in explosive atmospheres (or a recognised post graduate qualification).
Desirable
The following requirements are desirable:
- Experience in project management/staff management.
- A recognised qualification in Occupational Safety and Health.
How to Apply
Full information on the job specification, the Essential and Desirable requirements, and the process can be found in the candidate booklet.
Applications can only be made by submitting your Application Form to this portal before 5pm on Thursday 20th February 2025.
Only applications correctly and fully submitted online will be accepted into the campaign.
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
The Role - Grade II Inspector - Market Surveillance of Industrial Products (Machinery)
* Location - The preferred location is Dublin however, assignment to one of the alternative regional locations may be considered. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to change the primary location to any other place within Ireland.
Key accountabilities for the role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Delivering on Competent Authority functions at national and EU level.
- Undertaking inspections and market surveillance relating to the relevant industrial products Market Surveillance - Health and Safety Authority in particular products falling under the Machinery Regulation, and associated actions up to and including enforcement action.
- Assessment of industrial products and their relevant associated documentation.
- Supporting development of the Authority’s Programme of Work, or leading on development of relevant policies and/or technical innovation, and legislative areas.
- Informing future inspection and policy activities by analysing and preparing reports on key activities/issues/topics where more detailed/focused inspections are required e.g. as part of campaigns or to obtain information on new sectors, developing internal/external guidance or checklists.
- May be required to manage a team of direct reports, creating a positive working environment and supporting their professional and personal development and the continuous improvement of inspection techniques.
- Maintaining and developing key initiatives for the team, as required.
- Providing updates to the Senior Inspector on team activities and performance, identifying corrective actions taken to address areas of concern.
- Working collaboratively to share data/information, expertise, insights and advisory support within the Authority.
- Maintaining the integrity of the data on IT platforms, ensuring its quality and its timely completion by self and direct reports/or team.
- Working with key national/EU stakeholders as appropriate under Industrial Product Market Surveillance requirements.
- Contributing to the development of technical expertise in industrial products.
- Contributing to the management of the safety, health and welfare of staff as set out in the Authority’s safety statement.
- Traveling as required to represent the Authority at EU meetings.
- Undertaking such other duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.
Requirements
Essential
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, or other appropriate discipline.
- Minimum of three years relevant work experience.
- Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).
- Demonstrate that they possess the required competencies for the role as set out in Appendix 1.
- Industry experience working with machinery certification (or a recognised post graduate qualification).
Desirable
The following requirements are desirable:
- Experience in project management/staff management.
- A recognised qualification in Occupational Safety and Health.
How to Apply
Full information on the job specification, the Essential and Desirable requirements, and the process can be found in the candidate booklet.
Applications can only be made by submitting your Application Form to this portal before 5pm on Thursday 20th February 2025.
Only applications correctly and fully submitted online will be accepted into the campaign.
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
The Role - Grade II Inspector - Regulatory Toxicologist (Human Health)
* Location - The preferred location is Dublin however, assignment to one of the alternative regional locations may be considered. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to change the primary location to any other place within Ireland.
The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team evaluating and developing
scientific and technical opinions on chemical substances. The successful candidate will undertake
Competent Authority regulatory functions at both national and EU levels.
This role will involve working in the area of hazard assessment under our regulatory mandate for
Chemicals, in particular our competent authority activities under the EU Registration, Evaluation,
Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations. The role involves the identification of concerns for human health based on assessing the intrinsic properties of chemical substances, the evaluation of data from specific testing regimes in addition to public peer reviewed scientific literature, and the preparation of scientific reports, presentations and opinions in support of various regulatory actions under REACH and CLP.
Key accountabilities for the role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Delivering on Competent Authority functions for REACH and CLP at national and EU level.
- Undertake and co-ordinate the evaluation of chemical substance data for human health concerns under REACH and CLP (examination of standard regulatory toxicology studies (in vivo and in vitro), literature data and alternative methodologies (e.g. non-animal test methods, read-across, grouping, QSARs or the weight of evidence approach).
- Contribute to the preparation of Irish regulatory dossiers e.g. classification and labelling proposals under CLP, proposals to identify a substance as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) under REACH, restriction proposals and supporting dossier agreement and opinion development through ECHA’s Committees.
- Support the Irish members of various ECHA committees including the Member State Committee and the Risk Assessment Committee.
- Review proposals from other Member States or ECHA (e.g., for the identification of SVHCs) with a human health hazard focus. Preparing comments for submission to public consultations.
- Participate in EU fora, committees and working groups as relevant.
- Engages and maintains good communications with relevant stakeholders and represents the Authority at meetings with stakeholders and representative bodies as well as in public forums, as required.
- Supporting development and delivery of the Authority’s Strategic objectives, Programme of Work, or leading on development of relevant policies and/or technical innovation, and legislative areas.
- Develops, maintains and contributes to the development of technical expertise on changing scientific developments.
- May be required to manage a team of direct reports, creating a positive working environment and supporting their professional and personal development and their continuous improvement.
- Maintains good communications with stakeholders e.g. by attending meetings, delivering presentations, answering queries etc.
- Contributing to the management of the safety, health and welfare of staff as set out in the Authority’s safety statement.
- Undertakes such other duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.
- This role may require EU travel and the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the evaluation of scientific information and preparation of scientific opinions.
Requirements
Essential
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in the biological Sciences (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemistry, Toxicology, Pharmacology, Med Lab science) or other appropriate relevant discipline to the role.
- Minimum of three years relevant work experience, with significant experience as a human health toxicologist in a regulatory, medical or industry setting.
- An in-depth knowledge of human health toxicology / pharmacology.
- Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).
- Demonstrate that they possess the required competencies for the role as set out in Appendix 1
Desirable
The following requirements are desirable:
- Post graduate qualification in the biological sciences.
- Good knowledge and understanding of EU/Irish chemical legislation.
- Knowledge of the European testing guidelines.
- Experience in hazard assessment of chemicals for regulatory purposes.
- Experience in the management of projects and staff.
How to Apply
Full information on the job specification, the Essential and Desirable requirements, and the process can be found in the candidate booklet.
Applications can only be made by submitting your Application Form to this portal before 5pm on Thursday 20th February 2025.
Only applications correctly and fully submitted online will be accepted into the campaign.
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
The Role - Grade III Inspector - Chemical Market Surveillance
* Location - The preferred location is Dublin however, assignment to one of the alternative regional locations may be considered. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to change the primary location to any other place within Ireland.
We have an opening for an Inspector Grade III level in the Authority under our regulatory mandate for chemical market surveillance in particular our Competent Authority activities under the REACH, CLP, Detergents and Rotterdam Regulations. The successful candidate will work within the multidisciplinary team, undertaking Competent Authority functions of the Authority at both national and EU level.
Key accountabilities for the role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Carry out inspections, audits and market surveillance of chemicals and products up to and including on-line surveillance and enforcement action.
- Input and participate into national and EU coordinated chemical enforcement projects.
- Conduct assessments of products (documentary checks, screening analysis/testing).
- Carry out risk assessments for chemical products of ‘serious risk’.
- Monitor Safety Gate alerts on a weekly basis.
- Support awareness raising activities, engage with relevant stakeholders and represent the Authority at meetings with stakeholders, as required.
- Develop and maintain expertise in chemical and product checks.
- Contribute to development of guidance, policies and procedures.
- Research technical queries to support the activities of the Authority’s Helpdesk and Contact Centre.
- Contribute to Competent Authority functions (REACH, CLP, Detergents, Rotterdam Regulations)at national and EU level.
- Undertake other such duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.
This post requires flexibility and accordingly, an Inspector Grade III must be prepared to undertake other work and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. The role may involve some EU travel.
Requirements
Essential
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in science or engineering or other appropriate
qualification relevant to the role. - Minimum of two years relevant experience in regulatory, industry or a post graduate setting.
- Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).
Desirable
The following requirements are desirable:
- Experience in product assessment or inspection.
- Qualification in Health and Safety.
How to Apply
Full information on the job specification, the Essential and Desirable requirements, and the process can be found in the candidate booklet.
Applications can only be made by submitting your Application Form to this portal before 5pm on Thursday 20th February 2025.
Only applications correctly and fully submitted online will be accepted into the campaign.
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
The Role - Grade III Inspector - Chemical Process Safety (COMAH, Chemical Production and Storage)
* Location - The preferred location is Dublin however, assignment to one of the alternative regional locations may be considered. The Authority reserves the right, at its discretion, to change the primary location to any other place within Ireland.
We have an opening for an Inspector Grade III level in the Authority under our regulatory mandate for chemical process safety in particular our Competent Authority activities under the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH). The successful candidate will work within the multidisciplinary COMAH, Chemical Production and Storage team, undertaking Competent Authority functions of the Authority at both national and EU level.
Key accountabilities for the role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Carry out inspections in the area of control of major accident hazards, chemical production and storage up to an including enforcement action.
- Assess and prepare technical responses on submissions such as safety reports, significant modification assessment reports and planning advice requests.
- Investigation and follow up of accidents and incidents at COMAH establishments & sub COMAH sites, preparation of reports of investigation including for legal proceedings.
- Liaise with local authorities, fire authorities, the Gardaí and HSE on land use planning and external emergency planning under the 2015 COMAH Regulations.
- Develop and maintain expertise in process safety and other major accident hazard issues.
- Contribute to development of policies and procedures.
- Support awareness raising activities, engage with relevant stakeholders and represent the Authority at meetings with stakeholders, as required.
- Research technical queries to support the activities of the Authority’s Helpdesk and Contact Centre.
- Contribute to Competent Authority functions (for COMAH establishments) at national and EU level.
- Undertakes other such duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.
This post requires flexibility and accordingly, an Inspector Grade III must be prepared to undertake other work and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. The role may involve some EU travel.
Requirements
Essential
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in engineering or science or other appropriate qualification relevant to the role.
- Minimum of two years relevant experience in regulatory, industry or a post graduate setting.
- Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).
Desirable
The following requirements are desirable:
- A recognised qualification in the areas of Occupational Health and Safety or Process Safety.
- Experience in preparing or reviewing technical reports.
- Familiarity with the Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations.
- Experience in inspection and investigations.
How to Apply
Full information on the job specification, the Essential and Desirable requirements, and the process can be found in the candidate booklet.
Applications can only be made by submitting your Application Form to this portal before 5pm on Thursday 20th February 2025.
Only applications correctly and fully submitted online will be accepted into the campaign.
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
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