Senior EHS Advisor
Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.
We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.
Reporting to the Sector EHS Manager / BU EHS Manager / EHS Project Lead, this person is responsible for all aspects of health and safety as it relates a scope of work with an approximate value of €xxxx within the specific project. Working in conjunction with the Project Management team this person will set clear direction and expectations for the Mercury personnel & associated contractors including agency staff on site. implement EHS processes and procedures for all on their project to adhere to.
This person will manage part of the EHS systems on site & work closely with their Sector EHS Manager / Head Office EHS Support Management to ensure a consistent approach to EHS standards is achieved on site. Implementation, Compliance & Management of the Mercury Engineering Safety Management system on site – Consistent approach across all projects.
~ Implementation, Compliance & Management of relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation in the particular region the Sector operates.
~ Implementation, Compliance & Management of Mercury Engineering & PSCS / Main Contractor Environmental, Health & Safety Plans on the particular project.
~ Implementation, Compliance & Management the project specific execution plan. Sector EHS Manager to ensure all EHS plans are project specific, Issued to all relevant parties & reviewed regularly with the project manager, EHS Lead & BU Manager.
~ Coordination, Implementation, Compliance & Management of project safety indicators as identified in Mercury analytical reports
~ Implementation, Compliance & Management of Good Safety Practices ensuring they are managed & maintained consistently on site.
~ Implementation, Compliance & Management of Ongoing C.Involvement in onboarding & management of all subcontractors working within the sector, including the auditing of contractors on a regular basis
~ Issuing NCR’s to subcontractors that are in contravention on Mercury EHS policy or projects EHS procedures. Ensuring that safety interventions are completed & registered by the project EHS team with results / findings issued to Sector EHS Manager, Sector Director & Group EHS Dept.
~ Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document results and follow up on any corrective actions with Sector EHS Manager, SBU Manager & Group EHS Dept.
~ Audit Expectations of EHS Advisor When working on a Mercury project.
~#01 Compliance Audit Per Week
~#01 Environmental Audit Per Month
~ High Risk Activity(HRA) Audits as the project requires
~ Subcontractor Audits – As the project requires, as directed by the SBU EHS Lead
~ Implementation, Compliance & Management of a Proactive approach to project / client EHS requirements.
~ Ensure project sub-contractors adhere to project & group EHS policies & procedures.
~ Attend Project related EHS meetings as necessary, Internal & External.
~ Walk site constantly - 70 – 80% of the EHS advisors time should be spent on site working / guiding / educating the workforce in EHS Matters.;
~ Ensure that Mercury Engineering induction & training is coordinated, managed & maintained by the respective EHS project teams in line with Mercury requirements.
~ Compile & carry out Toolbox talks, as necessary across specific BU projects.
~ Welfare & Hygiene facilities are in place, managed & maintained on site.
~ Liaison with site Project Management on environmental, health & safety issues.
~ Liaison with Client Management on environmental, health & safety issues on site.
~ Waste reduction and recycling programmes are maintained in line with project policies & procedures.
~ Sustainability programmes are implemented & maintained in line with project policies & procedures.
~ Wellness programmes are Implemented & maintained in line with project policies & procedures.
~ Escalate all EHS matters to senior project managers & SBU EHS Lead.
~ Provide Safety input to site management & at site EHS forums.
HETAC Level 8 (H-Dip or Degree) qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety
Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation
Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site.
Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation in the regions the Sector operates within.