Background:
Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
QHSE Coordinator
Location: Blanchardstown
Onsite/Hybrid: Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Overview of the role:
The purpose of the QHSE Coordinator is to work closely with R&A team members and other Ireland senior managers in order to both support and improve performance on quality, health, safety and environmental matters.
This role will develop strong working relationships with other R&A team members and internal and external training partners to support operations and, where appropriate, support and liaise with external stakeholders, regulators and customers.
Day to day of the role:
End of month reminders, e.g. to GMs for outstanding manager visits; site managers for manager monthly reviews; action holders for outstanding and overdue actions, etc
KPI reporting - gathering stats at month end & updating KPI sheets
Provide administrative support to facilitate the implementation of R&A improvement projects such as the management of occupational health surveillance programmes, implementation of Veolia’s Electrical Rules etc.
Raise POs and place orders on behalf of R&A Ireland team
Various ad hoc data analyses & reports to support specific teams and clients
Sense check of data in R&A systems, including events reported, assurance reports, headcount & hours worked
Provide system support to users across Ireland, including: training, creating dashboards, approving user access requests
Maintain “Locations Master List” - key information for all locations in Ireland
Maintain contact lists e.g. mailing lists for Safety Alerts, crisis response etc, updating for new starters & leavers
Support administrative needs of R&A team members
Support the planning and organisation of various R&A in-person and online events such as Safety Week, Safety Stand-Ups and in person conference days with employees and external stakeholders
Develop new systems to support the roll-out and management of competency frameworks for each sector
Develop sector-specific and Ireland wide training plans and analyse / report on related progress
Develop relationships with internal and external training partners to improve content and delivery of training courses
Conduct DSE Assessments, provide advice and support to colleagues across Ireland
Provide in-person manual handling training to colleagues across
Ireland
Provide online and in-person EHS training to colleagues across Ireland
For all training delivered (in-person and online), ensure correct booking processes are followed by delegates; attendance is recorded promptly following training; feedback is obtained from delegates
Deliver initial rollout of VMR Toolkit training to operational roles across Ireland; provide support to operational managers in delivering Toolkit training to new starters as site-based Inductions; ensure all follow-on activities are completed e.g. Toolkit-related quizzes by delegates; competency checks by managers; quarterly operational monitoring by managers; produce a monthly report on the status of Toolkit training delivery across Ireland
Deliver QHSE Induction to new starters; ensure material is up-to-date and reflects current R&A systems and procedures
Promote good practice across the team
Support the QHSE Improvement Project Manager by developing / improving documents and reports on sustainability / climate change etc.
Support sustainability initiatives in Ireland as appropriate e.g. Business Working Responsibly Mark with BITC
Support and liaise with management teams across the Ireland business, attending management meetings where required
Attend internal / customer meetings and industry / sector meetings where required
Required skills for success in this role:
Essential:
Excellent IT and report writing skills; proficient in Google or Microsoft document, spreadsheet, and presentation apps
2-3 years experience in a similar role
Proven ability to analyse and report on data from numerous sources; present data in accessible format
Able to build a good rapport with colleagues and site teams to promote a positive H&S culture
Excellent communication and influencing skills and an ability to work as part of a team
Desirable:
Third level qualification in business administration or business / project management
Recognised EHS qualification or presently working towards same
‘Train the Trainer’ qualification
Business administration
Project management
Extensive use of software products and systems
Please note:
If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.
If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.
Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.