Graduate EHS Advisor - County Kildare

Graduate Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor - County Kildare.

Our client seeks to join the Ireland Field Service Operations team on a 24 month fixed-term contract, supporting a major industrial equipment installation and commissioning project in a controlled manufacturing environment.

What you will do:
This role is responsible for ensuring that installation and start-up activities are carried out safely and in full compliance with corporate safety standards, regulatory requirements, and project specific controls. The Graduate Environmental Health & Safety Advisor will work closely with project teams, contractors, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) partners to promote a strong safety culture and reduce risk throughout the project lifecycle.
This position requires a visible, hands on safety presence at the customer site in County Kildare, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, high risk project environment.

Role Responsibilities:
• Carry out daily site safety walks and follow up on observations and corrective actions
• Support site safety inductions and onboarding for new starters and contractors
• Assist with pre-task planning, job hazard analysis, and dynamic risk assessments
• Support permit to work activities (e.g. LOTO, confined spaces, working at heights)
• Monitor compliance with safety procedures, PPE requirements, and site rules
• Support incident and near miss investigations and corrective actions
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings as required
• Prepare weekly and monthly safety reports and track safety KPI's
• Support project readiness reviews, key installation milestones, and start-up activities
• Act as a link between project teams, EHS, and on-site service partners

Interested applicants should have:
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification at NFQ Level 7 or higher (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent)
• Strong communication and safety documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-risk project environment
• Hands-on, proactive approach with a visible on-site presence

In this role you will:

• Be part of a large-scale, high visibility industrial project with strong safety leadership and clear standards
• Gain hands-on experience supporting complex equipment installation and commissioning activities
• Work in a collaborative on-site environment alongside experienced project, engineering, and EHS professionals
• Have the opportunity to make a real impact on safety performance and culture