Health, Safety And Environmental Manager, Networks Telecoms

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Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, Networks TelecomsVacancy Number: 25727
Safety / Health / Environment
Job Type: Full-time
ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.
With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.
Position Description At Networks Telecoms, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of utility telecommunications, playing a pivotal role in the seamless operation of modern electricity networks. As a leading-edge provider, we are integral to the success of the ESB's digital strategy, enabling innovative solutions and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of energy distribution. Our commitment to cutting-edge technology and continuous improvement makes us a crucial partner in driving the future of smart energy management.
As the Networks Telecoms Safety Manager, you will be a key member of the Networks Telecoms leadership group, providing support and direction to all staff on matters of Safety, Health, and Wellbeing. Working in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued and recognised, you will be joining a team that is genuinely committed to creating a safe and supportive work environment. In this leadership position, you will be responsible for promoting our Safe and Sound culture and ensuring that our safety processes and structures are actively maintained and continually improved. This role is pivotal in promoting a safe working environment and embedding our shared values as we work to deliver ESB Networks' Net Zero Strategy.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead Safety Initiatives: Cultivate a strong safety culture, ensuring that safety is prioritised and valued at all stages of our activities. Inspire and motivate the Networks Telecoms team to embrace safety as a core value.Team Leadership: Oversee and mentor a team of safety specialists, encouraging professional growth and ensuring high performance. Provide clear direction, support, and development opportunities.Governance Framework Management: Lead the management of the Networks Telecoms Safety and Business Risk Governance Framework, ensuring robust and effective risk management practices.Strategic Integration: Champion the integration of ESB Networks safety processes and systems into Networks Telecoms, aligning with broader organisational goals and strategies.Compliance Leadership: Ensure compliance with all safety and health legislation and the ESB Networks ISO45001 Safety Management System through a structured program of risk assessment, documented safe systems of work, training, and approvals. Lead by example in promoting adherence to safety standards.Documentation Oversight: Oversee the development and maintenance of Networks Telecoms documentation (including Safety Work-Packs) in compliance with the OneSource standard, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and accessibility.Culture Change Leadership: Drive cultural change initiatives to embed a proactive safety mindset across Networks Telecoms. Promote continuous improvement and innovation in safety practices, encouraging a culture of openness, learning, and accountability.Business Transformation: Support business transformation initiatives, ensuring that safety and health considerations are integrated into all aspects of change management. Drive innovation and efficiency improvements within the safety team.Statutory and Legal Responsibilities: Ensure all Statutory obligations and safety responsibilities are met, including compliance with relevant health and safety legislation. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safety legislation requirements and best practices and implement necessary changes to policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.Experience and QualificationsProven safety leadership experienceA technical or engineering qualification or equivalent work experienceA full clean driving license.Safety Commitment: A strong belief in safety and the importance of developing a Safe and Sound culture, with a proactive approach to safety management.Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership, influencing, stakeholder management, and communication skills.Safety Program Delivery: Proven capability to deliver safety programs effectively and efficiently.Initiative and Teamwork: Ability to work on one's own initiative and to be an active, supportive, and positive team member.People Management: Knowledge and experience in managing people, encouraging their development, and ensuring high performance.Interpersonal Skills: Capability to work with people at all levels of the organisation, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration.A relevant health and safety qualification.Safety auditor trainingRegulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations.Technical Expertise: Technical knowledge of ESB's electrical and/or telecommunications networks.Documentation Skills: Experience with writing and publishing documentation to the OneSource standard.Location The position is based in the ESB offices in Leopardstown, Dublin. Flexibility for travel to meetings in other ESB offices or sites throughout Ireland is required. ESB promotes Smart Working, combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote working.
GeneralIt is not anticipated that a staff member still on probation (either new entrant probation or a probation from a previous promotion) will be eligible to apply for this role. Typically an individual must have completed their probation and should have at least two years' experience in their current role before being eligible to apply for a promotion. An application from a staff member who does not meet the above criteria (in terms of probation or 2 years experience) must have the approval of both the senior line manager and the HRM within the BU before progressing to the shortlisting phase. Tailored working arrangements may be feasible and will be positively considered within the operational requirements of the role.
Note: For staff currently on non-monthly pay frequency, any promotion to Bands 6 and above will result in a change in pay frequency to monthly.
Reporting toManager, Telecoms Strategy & Business Support, Networks Telecoms, Customer Transformation & Digital
Why ESB? Opportunity to lead and operate on frontline of Ireland's transition to net zero futureEmbracing & facilitating a Smart Working Future / Hybrid WorkingCareer development through mentoring, and trainingCorporate Social Responsibility OpportunitiesActive Social & Sports ClubsNetworking opportunitiesCredit UnionGenerous Pension ContributionsAccess to Staff Well Being programmesGenerous parents leave entitlementsGreat team environment working to our Core Values – Courageous, Caring, Driven and TrustedESB has a comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion ProgrammeStarting from €66,000 per annum
13th November 2024
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