Job DescriptionOur client is one of Ireland's leading Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants design & build Contractors.Responsible for day to day safe and efficient operations of the EPA licensed Fermoy hazardous waste facility, including managing a team and the delivery of strong operational performance including production, asset availability, safety and environmental compliance to all legislative standards.Experience in the chemical industry is a requirement for this role.Day to day management of site operations, including being the designated person in charge.Ensuring and maintaining the safety, continuity and efficiency of waste management operations at FermoyApplying chemical knowledge to waste acceptance, logistics and treatment, including tank farm operations and chemical transfer processesManaging the transfer of waste material inputs and outputs from the Fermoy facilityWorking closely with the Technical, Sales and offsite customer support teamsLead by example and support the site team to show, promote and acknowledge positive behaviours and develop a proactive safety culture.Work in a collaborative manner with multiple teams to ensure key requirements are communicated, understood and implemented.As part of the proactive management of operations, carry out daily site walk-throughsSupport the development and implementation of waste management strategies, policies, and procedures in line with regulations standards.Support the provision of adequate and appropriate training to ensure the site has sufficient resources (competent staff and appropriate equipment) to operate safely and to optimal performanceWorking with our risk and assurance and technical team to support the interaction with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis in a professional manner, including external regulators - HSA, EPA, and neighbours (Commercial / Residential), visitors, clients and contractorsManage the safe and effective operation of the assets required to support the facility / siteKnowledge of functional safety / protected electrical equipment as required by roleDesignated role as identified in the emergency management plan / major accident prevention planManage abnormal and emergency situations i.e.
accidents/environmental incidents, spillagesMaintain and improve operational excellence - apply best practice, safety standards and support consistency between other sites within Hazardous WasteManage the Fermoy facility in line with the Minimum Requirements toolkit standard, Environmental Permit requirements, relevant ISO standards, Management System and any other relevant standards (e.g.
COMAH)Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, significant close calls and audit/inspection non-conformities on the Safety Management systemEnsure daily / weekly checks are carried out including plant, equipment and permit checksStay updated on current regulations and industry trends related to hazardous waste management.Report and deal with (if appropriate) contamination, non-compliant waste / product and any service, safety and environmental concernsAssist in establishing annual goals and objectives while supporting the strategy for the business unitIdentify opportunities for innovation and process improvement in line with our purpose of ecological transformationThis role may require occasional travel to different waste disposal facilities or regulatory agencies.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, or a related field.
A master's degree is beneficial.Waste management qualification is beneficialExperience in the chemical industry is a requirement for this role.Environmental Science background/qualification is an advantage for the role7 years proven operations and technical experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or chemical industryHazardous Waste management experience Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of performing to a high level with energy, drive and a strong ability to implement continuous improvementsComputer literate - must have the ability to use Microsoft & Google Applications Motivated and ambitious self—starter and capable of working on own initiativeBe flexible and adaptable in the work environmentExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong leadership and management abilities.Full clean drivers licencePackageSalary negotiable based on experience and qualificationsMix of WFH/Office/Site visitsHealth CarePension