QHSE Lead - Biomass Power Station

Astute People is seeking a QHSE Lead for a Biomass Power Station in Strabane, UK. The role involves managing QHSE matters, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, conducting audits, and training staff. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Certificate, experience in Health and Safety within heavy industries, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time position without remote work options.
Astute's Power Team are recruiting a QHSE Lead to join the operations department of a modern Biomass Power Station in Northern Ireland.The QHSE Lead will be primarily responsible for all QHSE matters on site including training, investigations, audits and reporting.If you're a QHSE professional and are looking to join a modern Biomass Power Station then submit your CV to apply today.Responsibilities and duties of the QHSE Lead role Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for:Manage the environmental monitoring programmeEnsure compliance with all permits, legislative & statutory requirementsDevelop and maintain a QHSE strategy monitor and report on activities, training and procedures on site, ensuring compliance across the group and sharing best practises with other sites.Communicate with third party stakeholders including the environment agency and local authoritiesOversee all emergency plans, statutory inspections (PSSR, WSoE, LOLER, PUWER and COSHH etc) and ensure procedures are appropriately communicated and trained.Provide technical support on environmental legislation to the facility managerLiaise with the Operations Team to ensure the monitoring system is accurately recording data inline with allowed parameters.Take part in internal and external audits.Manage the SHEQ budget and provide input to financial reporting.Carry out sampling & testing to ensure compliance with quality & environmental obligations. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:Ideally qualified with a NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (or equivalent)Membership of IOSHPersonal skills The QHSE Lead role would suit someone who has:A background in Health and Safety gained in a heavy process or engineering environment. This can include Power Generation, Refineries, Manufacturing, FMCG, Food, Petrochemical etcExposure to QHSE Systems and standards such as ISO14956, EN14181, OMA Audits, Environmental Permits (stack emissions, discharges)At least three years experience in a Health & Safety positionExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsA proactive and flexible approach with strong problem-solving skillsA full, valid UK driving licenceSalary and benefits of the QHSE Lead roleCompetitive SalaryBenefits PackageINDPOWAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful