Health and Safety Officer

Base Location: Tarbert Generation Station, Kerry, V31

Salary: €54,400 - €81,600 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

SSE Thermal have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Officer to take a leading role in managing the safety, health, and environmental compliance across our peaking plant generating stations in Rode and Tawnaghmore, with Platin also coming into scope in due course. This position will be pivotal in ensuring the safe operation of both active and under-construction facilities, while supporting regulatory obligations and internal standards.

As an integral part of the Management Team, you’ll also ensure compliance with legislation and company SHE (Safety, Health & Environmental) requirements.

Some of your main accountabilities will include;

• Leading compliance with all health and safety legislative requirements across multiple power generation sites.
• Managing and implementing SSE’s SHE Management System, ensuring consistent application and improvement.
• Overseeing and reporting on statutory compliance, liaising with regulatory bodies such as the HSA and supporting COMAH/SEVESO requirements.
• Conducting and leading audits, risk assessments, and safety investigations, ensuring robust follow-up and documentation.
• Supporting the Environmental Co-ordinator and contributing to emergency response planning, contractor compliance, training needs, and safety performance reporting.

To be successful in this role, we would love you to have;

• A recognised qualification in Health & Safety Management or a related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in a senior Health & Safety position, preferably in industrial or high-risk sectors. A good understanding of power generation operations and maintenance is an advantage but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation, with auditing qualifications is preferred.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to make complex safety standards clear and accessible to diverse teams.
• A methodical and analytical mindset with strong organisational, planning, and IT skills.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Thermal help keep electricity available for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how flexible power supports a cleaner electricity system.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Pamela Hendry on pamela.hendry@sse.com or 01738 342002 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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