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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 – Grade III Inspector Investigation Unit
We have a number of opportunities for Inspector Grade III positions within our Investigation Teams. The work of a Grade III Inspector is varied and can involve the following non-exhaustive list of activities and tasks across all our mandates. The Investigation Unit has responsibility for investigating assigned occupational related accidents which includes fatal and non-fatal incidents. The investigative process involves, securing evidence, recording witness statements and interviewing suspects under caution.
Other duties may include:- Complete inspections and investigations.
- Make recommendations and prepare investigation files for onward transmission to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
- Where a decision is taken by the DPP to prosecute a duty holder, the Inspector will be required to attend and give evidence in the criminal courts.
- Assist Coroners Inquests as required.
- Contribute to the development of legislation, policy and guidance.
- Assess and prepare regulatory reports.
- Support the work of National Advisory Committees
- Represent Ireland and the Authority at national, EU, and international meetings.
- Support awareness raising activities and maintain good communications with all stakeholders.
- Other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.
Essential Requirements:
In addition to demonstrating that you possess the required competencies, the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:- Honours degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, Agriculture Science, Occupational Health and Safety or other appropriate discipline, together with a minimum two years relevant postgraduate experience.
- Alternatively a (NFQ Level 7 or equivalent) professional qualification in Engineering, Science, Agriculture Science, Occupational Health and Safety or other appropriate discipline, together with a minimum of three years relevant postgraduate experience.
- Possession of a full driving licence (Category B)
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:- Experience in regulatory or technical assessment, inspection, criminal investigation, report writing, policy development, enforcement, or prosecution functions.
- A recognised qualification at Diploma level or higher in Occupational Safety and Health.
- Post graduate technical/scientific qualification relevant to the work of the Investigation Unit.
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 16th January 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 COMAH, Chemical Production and Storage
Role and Responsibilities
Key accountabilities for the role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Delivering on Competent Authority functions (for COMAH Regulations) at national and EU level.
- Assessment of Safety Reports, significant modification reports and land use planning risk assessments within relevant timelines.
- Undertaking inspections relating to the control of major accident hazards, chemical production and storage, and associated actions up to and including enforcement action.
- Undertaking investigation and follow up of accidents and incidents at COMAH establishments and sub COMAH sites and preparing reports of investigation where relevant.
- 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 the COMAH Regulations.
- Contributing to the development of technical expertise in process safety and other major accident hazard issues.
- 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.
Requirements
Essential
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Primary degree 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.
Desirable
The following requirements are desirable:
- A recognised post graduate qualification in an area relevant to chemical or process safety.
- Experience in project management/staff management.
- Experience in a process safety or safety role within a chemicals /process 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. Please note interviews for these posts are likely to commence w/c 10th February 2025.
Applications can only be made by submitting your Application Form to this portal before 5pm on Thursday 16th January 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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