Job reference 2024-COMAH-5
We're looking for an accomplished individual with a good honours degree and approximately 5 years of relevant professional experience to join our cross-disciplined team of professional engineers and management consultants as a specialist in COMAH and risk management.
Byrne Ó Cléirigh is a pioneer in approaches for COMAH compliance. Leading organisations depend on us to underpin the effectiveness and performance of their compliance programmes. We identify, analyse and evaluate risk so our clients can better understand and manage their risk profiles and enhance the profitability and sustainability of their operations. We add value by developing bespoke approaches for tackling complex challenges and by focusing on reducing the life-cycle cost of compliance.
This is a full-time position based at our offices in Dublin 2.
Job specification
This will be a varied role working on a range of challenging and stimulating consultancy assignments in the fields of COMAH/Seveso compliance, process safety, fire safety, risk management and environmental risk.
Your role will include:
- Advising leading organisations that depend on Byrne Ó Cléirigh to underpin the effectiveness and performance of their COMAH/Seveso and related compliance programmes.
- Supporting clients in their engagement with regulatory bodies, including the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and local authorities.
- Preparing high-quality submissions that are underpinned by rigorous analysis – including safety reports and technical land-use planning risk assessments.
- Developing, reviewing, and updating major accident prevention policies (MAPP), safety management systems (SMS) and environmental management system (EMS), and emergency plans.
- Undertaking assessments of the inventory of dangerous substances to determine a site's status under the COMAH Regulations.
- Undertaking hazard identification & risk assessment (HAZID&RA), quantitative risk assessment (QRA), layers of protection analyses (LOPA) and HAZOP studies.
- Conducting consequence modelling of the impacts of major accident scenarios to human health, and assessing the impacts of major accident scenarios on the environment.
- Assessing new developments at, or in the vicinity of COMAH establishments, and advising on additional technical measures (ATMs) to mitigate risks, including cost benefit analysis.
In addition to the specific elements of the role, as a member of BÓC you will:
- Advise clients on the most practical, robust and sustainable solutions to their compliance needs, and adding value by developing bespoke approaches for tackling complex challenges and by focusing on reducing the life-cycle cost of compliance.
- Work closely with experienced professional engineers to manage specific aspects of assignments, with growing responsibility for quality, budget and schedule.
- Develop and implement your commercial skills, to manage commercial aspects of projects.
- Develop and consolidate client relationships and networks, and keep up-to-date with developments and innovations within relevant sectors.
- Contribute to the growth and development of Byrne Ó Cléirigh, including by proactively marketing our services and developing new service offerings.
- Contribute to the development of the firm’s competence and professional standards.
- Follow a CPD plan on a pathway towards Chartered Engineer status.
- Assist with consultancy assignments in other fields, including environmental protection, sustainable energy and climate action.
Person specification
You must have the following skills and attributes:
- A good honours degree in engineering (level 8 (or higher), accredited by Engineers Ireland, or equivalent), preferably in the fields of mechanical or chemical engineering. If you are an exceptional candidate from another discipline, then we will also consider your application.
- Approximately 5 years of professional experience in role(s) directly relevant to the control of major accident hazards.
- Attention to detail, including a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent numeracy skills.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage tasks and projects to successful conclusion.
- Strong relationship-building skills and good business acumen.
- Self-confidence and ability to innovate.
- Cooperative and flexible approach to work, both in terms of time and methods, with a willingness to embrace change.
- Confidentiality, discretion & professional integrity.
- Clear and precise communication skills, including a proficiency in understanding, writing and speaking English that is equivalent to a C1 (or higher) on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Permission to work in Ireland: you must have relevant documentation confirming that you are lawfully entitled to work in Ireland.
The following skills and attributes are desirable, but not essential:
- Experience in preparing high-quality documents and written communications.
- Experience in ISO management system standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 31000, ISO 45001, ISO 50001).
- Experience in consequent modelling, air dispersion modelling, GIS, programming or model development, e.g. Excel, VBA, Matlab, Octave, R.
- Full driving licence.
Reward & remuneration
The remuneration package will be attractive and based on your level of experience and competence. We also offer long-term members of the team opportunity to participate in the ownership of the business.
Professional development
Professional development is key to Byrne Ó Cléirigh's strategy: we look to attract, retain and develop high-calibre individuals who are committed to lifelong learning. Our policy is to develop all employees in order to maximise their contributions to the achievement of our strategic goals. You will be encouraged and supported to deepen your knowledge and develop your professional credentials.
Applications
To apply, please submit a cover letter, an application form (available in Word or pdf) and CV by email. Please use job reference 2024-COMAH-5 at the top of the application form and in the email subject line.
To learn more about what you can expect from a career at Byrne Ó Cléirigh, please visit our careers page.