HSE Engineer

Job Title: HSE Advisor - Mechanical Installation (Solar Farm)
Location: Roscommon
Contract Type: 6-Month Fixed-Term
Working Days: Monday to Friday (On-Site)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Advisor to join our team on a 6-month contract for the mechanical installation phase of a large-scale solar farm project. The role is based full-time on-site and will play a key part in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a strong safety culture, and supporting operational teams throughout the construction phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor day-to-day site activities to ensure compliance with HSE standards, procedures, and legal requirements

• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments specific to mechanical installations (e.g., racking systems, trackers, module mounting)

• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and ongoing HSE training to site personnel

• Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformities, and support implementation of corrective actions

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, and HSE reporting

• Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, and subcontractors to foster a proactive HSE culture

• Ensure appropriate use of PPE and adherence to safe systems of work

• Support environmental protection measures and sustainability practices on-site

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.