Experience

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  Zornak solutions

  Jul 2006 - May 2008

  Secretary / administrator

  Working as company secretary for Zornak Solutions, a mechanical and electrical contracting company, providing services to the commercial, industrial and domestic sectors. In this role I was responsible for admin, safety, HR, and payroll matters.Activities Included:• Management of all company documentation personnel files• Co coordination of Safety Training, employment medicals, inductions• Management of Health and Safety documentation• Ensuring the company complied with all Health and Safety Laws• Assisting in the preparation of method statements • Customer Care, Liaising with client’s safety officers as required • Ensuring the company met with the Main Contractors / PSCS safety requirements • Weekly payroll and banking, Debtors and Creditors Invoicing• Job Scheduling, Stock take and ordering of materials and equipment• General Administration activities Show less

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  Health and safety authority

  May 2008 - Sept 2008

  Health & safety advisor - workplace contact unit (wcu)

  The WCU is a much used service as part of the HSA’s role as the national governmental agency for occupational safety and health across all sectors nationwide.This role involved operating the help desk, receiving queries and complaints from employers, employees and the general public, relating to workplace safety and health. Activities Included:• Dealing with issues as first intervention• Consulting with management where necessary• Maintaining call registers and completing follow up work where required, i.e. calling or writing to the employers about complaints that were made.• Upkeep of the national accident database - logging incoming accident notifications; IR1 and IR3 forms, construction site notification forms; AF2, AF5, etc.• Being actively involved in the authority’s preparation for European Safety Week (ESW) and providing information and advice to encourage businesses to partake in this national campaign to raise safety awareness. Show less

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  Envasafe, safety trainers and consultants

  May 2009 - Mar 2013

  Health & safety trainer & consultant

  Working for EnvaSafe my role involved advising and assisting organisations on meeting their requirements in accordance with Health & Safety Law in both Ireland and the UK. Sectors include Construction, Wind Energy & Renewable, Retail, Pharmaceutical, Hospitality and more.Main Activities Included:• Preparing Company Safety Statements, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Work Permits, Site Safety Registers, Checklists, Tool Box Talks, etc• Preparation and adaptation of Wind Farm safety documentation; including Health and Safety Plans, Wind Turbine Safety Rules, Risk Assessments, Safe Practices, training & legislation registers, , etc.• Preparing, Developing and Managing Safety / Environmental Management Systems, Policies and Procedures,: 14001, 18001, Safe-T-Cert• Managing contractors on behalf of the client; reviewing documentation, training records, carrying out site inductions and audits, monitoring compliance, upkeep and review of site documentation and statutory inspections, accident Investigations and reporting• Advising & assisting clients on their role as PSCS/PSDP, Conducting Safety Audits, and preparing comprehensive audit reports for management • Organising and carrying out training for in-house and public courses; First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Safety, Safety Statement, General Safety Awareness , VDU training & assessments Show less

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  Ges global energy services inc

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

  Health and safety officer

  Global Energy Services (GES) are a global market leader in construction and services for the wind and solar industry. Working as a Health and Safety Officer for GES Ireland, responsible for H&S across 12 Wind Farms, the main activities included• Advising the International Department on the Health & Safety Regulations in Ireland / UK and ensuring compliance with same• Assisting O&M department in daily management/supervision of operational & maintenance activities• Investigate and report all accidents and near misses• Conduct site safety audits and inspections, monitoring compliance & reporting to Managers. Monitor preventive and corrective actions and ensure they are implemented• Develop, implement and enforce all GES Safety and Health policies, standards and procedures in compliance with current EHS legislation• Introducing technicians to Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR) and preparation for CT and AT interviews. Assisting on the interview panel and management of WTSR documentation• Training technicians in H&S including Initial Safety training, Safety Inductions, Occupational First Aid, Manual Handling, Safety procedures, Emergency plans, etc• Management and Co-ordination of Safety Documentation, Internal Registers, Training Matrix’s, Personnel Documentation, Medicals, PPE Inspections, PPE orders, Safety Training, etc• Review and approval of international and other contractor’s documentation, in line with Ireland/UK requirements• Attendance at H&S meetings with Clients • Liaison with Clients, contractors, authorities and GES international Departments in relation to H&S Show less

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  Coyle group | international recruitment & safety services

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

  Health & safety officer - corrib gas tunnel

  The Corrib tunnel is one of the most significant energy infrastructure projects in Ireland's history. When constructed, the tunnel will be the longest tunnel in Ireland and the longest gas pipeline tunnel anywhere in Europe. The project is a 24/7 operation, with a 12hr shift pattern of 5days, 5 nights and 5days off.As a shift safety officer the Main activities include: •Promotion of safe working practices and monitor the implementation of the company policies• Enforce the site safety rules, correct and commend, use of Safety Observations Cards (SOC’s)• Ensure all accidents and dangerous occurrences are thoroughly investigated and reported• Assist in the identification of safety training needs • Provision of staff training site inductions, TBT’s, Stand-Downs, Briefings, etc• Organise and chair safety meetings and prepare presentations for same• Monitor sub-contractors during site activities to ensure safe systems of work • Inspect and audit site locations and activities• Ensure all plant and equipment inspections are being carried out– GA1/2/3’s, Gas Bottles checks, PAT testing ,etc., all required Permits, Safe Work plans are in place• Support the site management with their duties as PSCS • Log, file and archive Health and Safety records, maintain safety registers• Arrange and conduct emergency drills – fire evacuation, stretcher drills, etc• Act as Shift Incident Controller in the event of an emergency Show less

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  Irish water

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

  Hsqe officer

  • Support the HSQE Metering Lead and the Regional Teams in effective HSQE management of day to day operations in the region• Liaise with the Regional Contractors in relation to incidents, accidents, complaints and non-conformances, working closely with them with the aim of creating and promoting a safe working environment• Carry out HSQE inspections and audits of the Metering Program, report on findings, and follow-up on corrective and preventative actions • Track and report all regional HSQE accidents / incidents, analyse trends and work closely with regional managers and other departments within the Metering Program to understand HSQE support needs and identify opportunities for improvement • Provide reports and key regional safety metrics to the HSQE Metering Lead in relation to safety aspects in the respective region Show less

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  Coyle group | international recruitment & safety solutions

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2016

  Safety advisor - esb networks
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  Dublin port company

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2020

  • EHS Manager

    Sept 2017 - Nov 2020

  • Health and Safety Specialist

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
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  Towercom

  Jul 2021 - now

  Iso 55001 project manager