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The Health, Safety and Quality (HSQ) function in Gas Networks Ireland is responsible for safety policy, quality assurance and Health and Safety compliance across all areas of the business. Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, the Assets and Infrastructure Safety Lead is responsible for the management of health and safety strategies, policies, and procedures across the Assets and Infrastructure pillar. Managing a team of Safety Systems Engineers, they will provide strategic assurance that statutory health and safety requirements are met, while coordinating support mechanisms across the lifecycle of Assets and Infrastructure projects and programmes with a risk-based approach, ensuring alignment with legal and industry standards while promoting continuous improvement and safety excellence. The Assets and Infrastructure Safety Lead will support the Portfolio, Asset Management, Strategic Network Planning, and Asset Delivery functions in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man and is tasked with overseeing safety governance, compliance, and performance to support Gas Networks Ireland’s strategic goals and legal requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the development and implementation of a risk-based health and safety strategy for Assets and Infrastructure across Portfolio, Asset Management, Strategic Network Planning, and Asset Delivery
Ensure health and safety oversight of Assets and Infrastructure projects and programmes providing adequate safety leadership, support and assurance in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man
Monitor health and safety performance in Assets and Infrastructure against KPIs to provide assurance that safety management arrangements are effective at minimising risk, fulfilling statutory requirements and delivering the performance expectations of Gas Networks Ireland
Oversee calculation and implementation of safety performance related financial adjustments where required
Lead a risk-based safety inspection schedule for Assets and Infrastructure projects and programmes
Ensure proactive interface with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard compliance with relevant health and safety obligations
Lead health and safety element of the procurement process for Assets and Infrastructure
Coordinate Health and Safety attendance at project meetings, HAZIDs, HAZCONs, etc, as required
Ensure the statutory reporting of accidents, incidents and ill health in accordance with current legislation and company procedures
Lead the governance of GNI’s ISO 45001 certification on capital projects and programmes and ensure it functions alongside other certifications as part of an integrated management system
Manage a team of Safety Systems Engineers
Assist in the review, creation or further development and implementation of Gas Networks Ireland health and safety strategy, policy and procedures, incorporating legislative requirements and industry best practice
Represent Gas Networks Ireland at European and international councils Eg. Marcogaz
Uphold the values and beliefs of the Work Safe Home Safe programme and encourage others to do likewise
Perform other duties as required from time to time
Requirements:
Relevant third level qualification or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a professional role, ideally in utility, engineering, construction or major accident hazard industry
Proficient in the management of multi-disciplinary teams ensuring compliance with statutory safety obligations
Strong people management skills with a proven ability to achieve and maintain strong relationships
Proven ability to manage, motivate and influence teams with a proactive approach to identifying and solving issues
Excellent communicator proficient in creating and maintaining good working relationships with stakeholders and others, resulting in the realisation of organisational goals and objectives
Competent in the making and taking of risk-based decisions based on strong technical or practical understanding
Demonstrated commitment to developing new skills in self and team members while promoting the acceleration of results through others
Proven track record in dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion, along with the ability to communicate complex information to others
Demonstrated ability to identify and promote opportunities where change will generate continuous safety improvement