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Senior EHS Specialist
Dublin

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Ireland
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What you will do

The Senior EHS Specialist is responsible for leading and driving Environmental, Health, and Safety performance across Silent-Aire Europe’s field services in EMEA, including Projects and Aftermarket Services, and modular data centre deployments. This role ensures compliance with legislation across jurisdictions, client governance standards, Silent-Aire and Johnson Controls (JCI) global EHS policies and standards, while fostering a proactive safety culture. The position requires regular travel across Europe to support high-risk projects and strategic initiatives.

This position reports directly into the Projects and Aftermarket Services EHS Manager and is based in Ireland.

What we can offer

Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Comprehensive benefits package including 7% match pension, free life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products.
Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources available
Encouraging and collaborative ethos
Career development through various career ladders
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
Access to business resource groups and training on things we value.

How you will do it

Provide field‑based EHS leadership across projects and service activities throughout the EMEA region, with regular site presence.
Support the implementation of Silent‑Aire and JCI EHS policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring consistent application across all sites.
Conduct site safety inspections, audits, and behavioural observations, driving corrective actions to closure.
Act as the primary EHS point of contact for site supervisors, project managers, and field teams, providing practical, risk‑based advice.
Support project mobilisation, including EHS plans, RAMS reviews, permit‑to‑work systems, and contractor onboarding.
Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the development of effective corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor and support compliance with local EHS legislation and client requirements across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
Deliver site‑based EHS training, inductions, and toolbox talks, tailored to construction, commissioning, and service activities.
Support high‑risk activities such as electrical works, lifting operations, work at height, confined spaces, and energy isolation (LOTO).
Interface directly with clients, main contractors, and regulatory bodies on EHS matters as required.
Track, analyse, and report EHS performance metrics, trends, and leading indicators to EMEA and global EHS leadership.
Act as a mentor and coach to supervisors and junior EHS personnel, promoting a strong safety culture and field ownership.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel across Europe (Ireland, UK, Nordics, Spain, etc.) to support projects and undertaken EHS services in line with client requirements.

What we look for

A leader in Health and Safety – the ability to both build and maintain EHS management systems and resources.
Communicate with impact: across the layers of the organization and across boundaries, in both oral and written communication
Strong presentation skills towards internal and external parties
Team player mind set, but ability to operate effectively independently
A member of IOSH, Graduate level as a minimum (CMIOSH preferred)
Degree or equivalent in Environmental, Health and Safety management
5-8 years EHS experience in Large Scale Construction or Data Centre Projects, preferably across Jurisdictions.
Strong Knowledge of EU Construction Safety Regulations.
Drive and enthusiasm, a self-starter who can prioritize and work with agility in this type of environment
Full driving license required

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