Senior Health & Safety Officer

Location: On site / Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland Job type: Permanent / Full-time Sector: Engineering Health & Safety Salary: Competitive salary

Overview

WGNSTAR is a dynamic company focused on the semiconductor industry. The role provides health and safety guidance, auditing, and training to operators and technicians in a semiconductor cleanroom environment, supporting the Customer in key areas throughout the manufacturing process. The focus is on adhering to facility standard operating procedures with emphasis on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Customer's Ireland EHS program at site level: leadership engagement, customer EHS point of contact, deliver instructor-led Life Saving Rules training, monitor EHS KPIs, establish key safety focus areas for site.
• Manage and interpret EHS-related documentation, including the Customer's safety documentation & procedures, safety indicators (leading/lagging), incident logs (near miss/good catch, injury, and environment).
• Perform thorough incident investigations to ensure corrective actions are put in place to prevent recurrence.
• Provide sustaining support for the field operations team (safety review board support, permit to work reviews, etc.).
• Create and distribute toolbox talks, safety communications, and informational presentations; engage with site management.
• Conduct in-fab GEMBA walks (behavioral safety observations) in partnership with operations teams.
• Collaborate with the customer on safety program initiatives.
• Work with EU EHS Manager to address Top-X structural safety issues and track progress.

Role Requirements

• Relevant qualification in EHS / Safety Management or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in an EHS environment
• Knowledge of a Semiconductor Manufacturing Environment is a plus
• Experience implementing an EHS Management System - procedures, training and coaching to ensure compliance
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Flexibility to travel on short-term assignments related to the role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a controlled cleanroom environment, including gowning and PPE
• 100% compliance with all safety and protocol specifications and regulations

Physical Requirements

• Strong physical stamina to stand, stoop, walk, and reach for the duration of the working day (breaks excluded)

Benefits

• Discounted rates of on-site facilities
• Free on-site car parking
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development
• Opportunities for career progression

Equal Opportunity Employer: WG NSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with applicable employment laws. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Note: This job description focuses on the responsibilities and requirements of the role. It does not constitute a contract of employment. WG NSTAR does not engage recruitment agencies for this role.