Safety Engineer

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.
 

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as a Safety Engineer in Athy, Ireland! This is a fixed term contract position for 1 year.

The Safety Engineer will manage industrial projects related to Safety of Machineries in the factory, from the conceptual process design through detailed engineering to the execution and start-up.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver the projects in scope, budget and quality, with a strong focus on Safety
• Define project execution strategy
• Issue the specifications according to customer requirement, analyse suppliers offers, participate to the supplier selection and contracts preparation in close coordination with Purchasing Team
• Assess and study the different technical scenarios to define the most appropriate one.
• Bring engineering expertise when needed to minimize risks and ensure safe design. Checks compliance to established procedures or protocols, and challenges
• Involves suppliers and plant team in detail engineering phases, safety design, factory acceptance tests, commissioning, final acceptance tests.
• Prepare steering committees for assigned projects
• Follow the construction on site with strong focus for EHS. 
• Ensure efficient project control and reporting, and takes corrective actions
• Ensure (technical and managerial) coordination and communication among the project stakeholders

What you’ll bring:

• Engineering knowledge/background
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Experience with CAD
• Project Management experience
• Health and Safety knowledge

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).