Job Details
Environmental, Health & Safety Officer
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Byrne Mech Ltd -
Ref: #JOB-2466004 -
BYRNE MECH LTD., Raheen Ind Est, Athenry, Co. Galway, H65 VK28 -
No of positions: 1 -
Paid Position -
39 hours per week -
To be Confirmed -
Published On: 26 Aug 2026 -
Closing On: 23 Sep 2026
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Job Summary - Seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, Safety & Compliance Officer to manage and continually improve environmental, health, safety and regulatory compliance across our busy sheet-metal manufacturing facility in Athenry. The successful candidate will have a practical, hands-on approach to maintain a safe workplace, meet environmental obligations and support the company’s wider compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities Environmental Management • Manage the company’s environmental compliance obligations, including applicable permits, licences, consents and reporting requirements. • Liaise with the Environmental Protection Agency, Uisce Éireann, local authorities, environmental consultants and other relevant bodies. • Manage trade-effluent requirements, environmental sampling, testing, monitoring and reporting. • Oversee the management, storage and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. • Monitor environmental matters including effluent, emissions, water, energy, waste, noise and chemical storage. • Investigate environmental incidents, spills or complaints and ensure appropriate corrective actions are completed. • Identify opportunities to reduce waste, resource consumption and the company’s overall environmental impact. Health & Safety • Provide guidance to management and employees on health and safety legislation and best practice. • Carry out regular workplace inspections, internal audits and safety observations. • Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses and ensure corrective actions are implemented. • Maintain the company Safety Statement and relevant EHS records and documentation. • Ensure contractors, visitors, new machinery and work processes comply with company and legislative safety requirements. Regulatory Compliance • Coordinate supplier requests and declarations relating to REACH, RoHS, PFAS, conflict minerals and other applicable requirements. • Support and maintain the EHS elements of the company’s Integrated Management System. Qualifications and Experience • A recognised third-level qualification in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline. • A minimum of two years’ relevant experience, preferably within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment. • Knowledge of Irish health and safety and environmental legislation. • Practical experience in risk assessment, incident investigation and environmental compliance.
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Career Level
- Experienced [Non-Managerial]
Candidate Requirements
Essential Desirable- Ability Skills:Analytical, Communications, Computer Literacy
- Competency Skills:Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
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