Site Contractor Safety Coordinator

Site Safety Coordinator required for Biotech client based in Kinsale, Co. Cork. Contract role.

The Site Contractor Safety Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and managing all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) aspects of construction contractor operations on-site. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, as well as the specific requirements set by the client.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate contractor prequalification and requalification questionnaires, along with supporting HSE documentation, as required and requested by Client Representatives.

• Oversee the Contractor Management Portal (CMP) system and provide guidance to Client Representatives and contractor companies on its requirements when necessary.
• Collaborate with Client Representatives to review and approve task-specific method statements and risk assessments.
• Consult with Client Representatives to determine the scope of work for each contractor and establish appropriate training requirements for HSE induction.
• Confirm that contractor companies are HSE qualified to work on-site and that individual contractors scheduled for HSE induction have current SOLAS Safe Pass cards, manual handling training, and other relevant task-specific training.
• Ensure that individual contractors successfully complete general HSE induction knowledge checks before presenting to security for access control cards.
• Review and approve permits to work and risk assessment documents for external contractors carrying out on-site work. Visit worksites prior to approving permits for high-risk activities, such as high-energy hot work in hazardous areas.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly safety audits of permit to work, lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space entry, and general contractor documentation and work practices.
• Actively manage the contractor Safety Observation Report (SOR) programme and participate in the site safety observation programme (B-safe).
• Lead and participate in event investigations and follow up as required.
• Participate in and facilitate contractor HSE meetings as needed.
• Work closely with site project, maintenance, and other functions, as well as the HSE team, to manage HSE aspects of contractor works.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field.

• Extensive experience in HSE management fulfilling roles in PSDP & PSCS
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in using HSE management systems and software.

Please call James Farrar today for further information on 087-2489961 or email: jfarrar@careerwise.ie

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