The Role – Inspector Grade III – Chemicals Process Safety (COMAH, Chemical Production and Storage).
We have an opening for an Inspector Grade III level in the Authority under our regulatory mandate for chemical process safety in particular our Competent Authority activities under the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH). The successful candidate will work within the multidisciplinary COMAH, Chemical Production and Storage team, undertaking Competent Authority functions of the Authority at both national and EU level.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of tasks that are typically allocated for the role:
■ Carry out inspections in the area of control of major accident hazards, chemical production and storage up to an including enforcement action.
■ Assess and prepare technical responses on submissions such as safety reports, significant modification assessment reports and planning
advice requests.
■ Investigation and follow up of accidents and incidents at COMAH establishments & sub COMAH sites, preparation of reports of investigation
including for legal proceedings.
■ Liaise with local authorities, fire authorities, the Gardaí and HSE on land use planning and external emergency planning under the 2015 COMAH Regulations.
■ Develop and maintain expertise in process safety and other major accident hazard issues.
■ Contribute to development of policies and procedures.
■ Support awareness raising activities, engage with relevant stakeholders and represent the Authority at meetings with stakeholders, as required.
■ Research technical queries to support the activities of the Authority’s Helpdesk and Contact Centre.
■ Contribute to Competent Authority functions (for COMAH establishments) at national and EU level.
■ Undertakes other such duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.
This post requires flexibility and accordingly, an Inspector Grade III must be prepared to undertake other work and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. The role may involve some EU travel.
Requirements:
Essential
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate they meet the competencies as set out in the Appendix and also the following essential requirements:
■ Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in engineering or science or other appropriately qualification relevant to the role.
■ Minimum of two years relevant experience in regulatory, industry or a post graduate setting.
■ Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).
Desirable:
In addition to the above essential requirements, it would be a decided advantage for candidates to have:
■ A recognised qualification in the areas of Occupational Health and Safety or Process Safety.
■ Experience in preparing or reviewing technical reports.
■ Familiarity with the Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations.
■ Experience in inspection and investigations.
Please upload your completed application form for this role, or email your completed application form to hsa@consciatalent.com.
CV’s will not be considered.
Closing date: Monday 8th April 2024 at 12 noon.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews for this position are expected to take place in Dublin on Tuesday 23rd April 2024
The Role – Inspector Grade III – Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), Chemicals & Industrial Products Division.
We have an opening for an Inspector Grade III level in the Authority under our regulatory mandate for Chemicals in particular our Competent Authority
activities under the transport of dangerous goods by road legislation (ADR). The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team undertaking Competent Authority functions of the Authority at both national and EU level.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of tasks that are typically allocated for the role:
■ Carry out and record vehicle and premises inspections under the ADR legislation up to and including enforcement action and the issuing of
fixed payment notices as appropriate.
■ Carry out and record product assessments and market surveillance inspections under TPED as required.
■ Provide technical expertise in the area of transport and storage of dangerous goods as required.
■ Contribute to development of policies and procedures activities when required.
■ Support awareness raising activities, engage with relevant stakeholders and represent the Authority at meetings with stakeholders, as required.
■ Develop and maintain technical expertise, research technical queries to support the activities of the Authority’s Chemical Helpdesk and contact centre.
■ Contributes to Competent Authority functions (for ADR, Transportable Pressure Equipment) at national and EU level as required.
■ Undertakes other such duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.
This post requires flexibility and accordingly, in addition to the following responsibilities, an Inspector Grade III must be prepared to undertake other work and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. The role may involve some EU travel.
Requirements:
Essential
In addition to demonstrating they possess the required competencies as set out in appendix 1, the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
■ Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in Science, engineering or other appropriately qualification relevant to the role.
■ Minimum of two years relevant experience in regulatory, industry or a post graduate setting.
■ Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).
Desirable Requirements:
The following requirements are desirable:
■ Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser Certification.
■ Familiarity with the transport of dangerous goods by road under ADR.
■ A recognised qualification in the area of Occupational Health and Safety.
■ Experience in inspection and investigations
Please upload your completed application form for this role, or email your completed application form to hsa@consciatalent.com.
CV’s will not be considered.
Closing date: Monday 8th April 2024 at 12 noon.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews for this position are expected to take place in Dublin on Monday 22nd April 2024.
The Role – Inspector Grade III – Chemical Market Surveillance
We have an opening for an Inspector Grade III level in the Authority under our regulatory mandate for chemical market surveillance in particular our
Competent Authority activities under the REACH, CLP, Detergents and Rotterdam Regulations.
The successful candidate will work within the multidisciplinary team, undertaking Competent Authority functions of the Authority at both national
and EU level.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of tasks that are typically allocated for the role:
■ Carry out inspections, audits and market surveillance of chemicals and products up to and including on-line surveillance and enforcement action.
■ Input and participate into national and EU coordinated chemical enforcement projects
■ Conduct assessments of products (documentary checks, screening analysis/testing).
■ Carry out risk assessments for chemical products of ‘serious risk’
■ Monitor Safety Gate alerts on a weekly basis.
■ Support awareness raising activities, engage with relevant stakeholders and represent the Authority at meetings with stakeholders, as required.
■ Develop and maintain expertise in chemical and product checks
■ Contribute to development of guidance, policies and procedures.
■ Research technical queries to support the activities of the Authority’s Helpdesk and Contact Centre.
■ Contribute to Competent Authority functions (REACH, CLP, Detergents, Rotterdam Regulations) at national and EU level.
■ Undertake other such duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.
This post requires flexibility and accordingly, an Inspector Grade III must be prepared to undertake other work and responsibilities as may be assigned
from time to time. The role may involve some EU travel.
Requirements:
Essential
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate they meet the competencies as set out in the Appendix and also the following essential
requirements:
■ Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in science or engineering or other appropriately qualification relevant to the role.
■ Minimum of two years relevant experience in regulatory, industry or a post graduate setting.
■ Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).
Desirable:
In addition to the above essential requirements, it would be a decided advantage for candidates to have:
■ Experience in product assessment or inspection.
■ Qualification in Health and Safety.
Please upload your completed application form for this role, or email your completed application form to hsa@consciatalent.com.
CV’s will not be considered.
Closing date: Monday 8th April 2024 at 12 noon.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews for this position are expected to take place in Dublin on Friday 26th April 2024
The Role – Grade III Inspector Toxicologist (Regulatory): Chemicals &
Industrial Products Division
We have an opening for a Regulatory Toxicologist (Inspector Grade III level) in the Authority under our regulatory mandate for Chemicals in particular
our Competent Authority activities under the EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) legislation.
This post requires flexibility and accordingly, in addition to the following responsibilities, an Inspector Grade III must be prepared to undertake such other work and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Authority. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team undertaking Competent Authority functions of the Authority at both national
and EU level.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of tasks that are typically allocated for the role:
■ Contributes to Competent Authority functions (e.g REACH, CLP) at national and EU level.
■ Evaluation of toxicological data and information on chemicals submitted by external parties and registrants for the purposes of REACH e.g. substance evaluation or classification and labelling in accordance with the CLP Regulation. This will involve the assessment of results and the findings obtained in conjunction with the identification of any anomalies if present.
■ Assessment of the suitability of study test methods and other methodologies used.
■ Preparation of regulatory assessment reports including study summaries, for EU assessment evaluation.
■ Contribute to the preparation of Irish regulatory dossiers e.g., classification and labelling proposals under CLP, proposals to identify a substance as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) under REACH, restriction proposals and supporting dossier agreement through ECHA’s Committees.
■ Participation in the EU review processes for chemicals and attendance at relevant EU regulatory meetings.
■ Provision of scientific advice and inputs to the development of relevant technical guidance documents.
■ Provides support to the Irish members of various ECHA committees and expert groups.
■ Participates in EU Fora and Working Groups.
■ Evaluates regulatory proposals prepared by ECHA and/or other Member States.
■ Develops and maintains expertise in toxicology and shares knowledge with team members to promote best practice within the organisation and
external players.
■ Engages with relevant stakeholders and represents the Authority at meetings with stakeholders, as required.
■ Research technical queries to support the activities of the Authority’s Chemicals Helpdesk.
■ Supports awareness raising activities and maintenance of good communications with all stakeholders.
■ Undertakes other such duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority.
This post requires flexibility and accordingly, in addition to the following responsibilities, an Inspector Grade III must be prepared to undertake other work and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. The role may
involve EU travel.
Essential Requirements:
In addition to demonstrating that you possess the required competencies, the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
■ Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in Science or other appropriate science discipline with toxicology, biochemistry, pharmacology,
physiology or another relevant biological science taken as a major component of the final degree.
■ Minimum of two years relevant experience in regulatory, industry or a post graduate setting.
■ Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).
Desirable Requirements:
In addition to the above essential requirements, it would be a decided advantage for candidates to have one or more of the following:
■ Post-graduate qualification in toxicology, biochemistry, pharmacology or another relevant biological science area.
■ Relevant post-graduate research and/or regulatory experience in the assessment of toxicological effects of chemicals – relevant experience gained while working for a postgraduate qualification, or while undertaking postdoctoral research.
■ Good knowledge of statistics and statistical methods used to assess biological test data, such as toxicological testing data.
■ Familiarity of EU and international test methods and guidelines used for the investigation of toxicological effects of chemical substances and
products.
Please upload your completed application form for this role, or email your completed application form to hsa@consciatalent.com.
CV’s will not be considered.
Closing date: Monday 8th April 2024 at 12 noon.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews for this position are expected to take place in Dublin on Monday 15th April 2024
The Role – Inspector Grade III – Chemicals Exposure Scientist (Regulatory)
We have an opening for a Regulatory Exposure Scientist (Inspector Grade III level) in the Authority under our regulatory mandate for Chemicals in particular our Competent Authority activities under the EU Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation.
This post requires flexibility and accordingly, in addition to the following responsibilities, an Inspector Grade III must be prepared to undertake such other work and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. The role may involve EU travel. The successful candidate will work in multidisciplinary teams undertaking Competent Authority functions of
the Authority at national and EU level.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of tasks for the role.
■ Contributes to Competent Authority functions (for REACH, CLP, Detergents, Export, Import) at national and EU level.
■ Evaluates the potential for worker, consumer or environmental exposure to chemicals
■ Assesses measured and modelled exposure data, and the efficiency and effectiveness of any specified operational conditions and risk management measures
■ Drafts and develops scientific opinions
■ Supports the Irish members of various ECHA committees and expert groups, including the Member State Committee and the Risk Assessment Committee
■ Participates in EU Fora and Working Groups
■ Evaluates regulatory proposals prepared by ECHA and/or other Member States
■ Develops and maintains expertise in exposure science and shares knowledge with others to promote best practice within the organisation
and externally
■ Engages with relevant stakeholders and represents the Authority at meetings with stakeholders, as required
■ Researches technical queries to support the activities of the Authority’s Chemicals Helpdesk
■ Supports awareness raising activities and maintenance of good communications with all stakeholders.
■ Undertakes such other duties as may be assigned in accordance with the operational needs of the Authority
Essential Requirements:
In addition to demonstrating that you possess the required competencies, the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
■ Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) in Science (Occupational Hygiene, Biology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Physics, Environmental,
Chemical Engineering) or other appropriate discipline
■ Minimum of two years relevant experience in regulatory, industry or a postgraduate research setting.
■ Possession of a full driving licence (Category B).
Desirable Requirements:
In addition to the above essential requirements, it would be a decided advantage for candidates to have one or more of the following:
■ Experience in exposure assessment (worker, consumer, environmental).
Please upload your completed application form for this role, or email your completed application form to hsa@consciatalent.com.
CV’s will not be considered.
Closing date: Monday 8th April 2024 at 12 noon.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews for this position are expected to take place in Dublin on Tuesday 16th April 2024
The Roles – Grade III Inspectors:
We have a number of opportunities for Inspector Grade III positions across the Authority, including a number of roles in our Agriculture Team. These
roles will be based across each of our three divisions, Occupational Health, Occupational Safety and Chemicals and Industrial Products. The work of a
Grade III inspector is varied and can involve the following non-exhaustive list of activities and tasks across all our mandates.
Specific tasks for the successful candidate will depend on the team or area they work in.
■ Complete inspections and investigations.
■ Prepare criminal investigation files for review by the Office of the DPP.
■ Undertake market surveillance of industrial products and chemicals.
■ Contribute to the development of legislation, policy and guidance.
■ Provide technical and scientific support to national and EU Committees.
■ Assess and prepare regulatory reports.
■ Participate in Inspector exchange programmes with other Member State regulatory bodies.
■ Evaluate potential for chemical exposure to workers, consumers and/or the environment.
■ Research technical requests and provide advice to support the activities of the Authority’s Chemicals Helpdesk/Contact centre.
■ Support the work of National Advisory Committees
■ Represent Ireland and the Authority at national, EU, and international meetings.
■ Support awareness raising activities and maintain good communications with all stakeholders.
■ Other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.
Essential Requirements:
In addition to demonstrating that you possess the required competencies, the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
■ Honours degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, Agriculture Science, Occupational Health and Safety or other appropriate discipline.
■ Minimum of two years relevant work experience.
■ Possession of a full driving licence (Category B)
Desirable Requirements:
In addition to the above essential requirements, it would be a decided advantage for candidates to have one or more of the following:
■ A recognised qualification at Diploma level or higher in Occupational Safety and Health.
■ Post graduate technical/scientific qualification relevant to the work of the Authority e.g. DGSA, process safety, occupational hygiene.
■ Experience in regulatory or technical assessment, inspection, investigation, report writing, policy development, enforcement, or prosecution
functions.
■ Familiarity with relevant EU Legislation.
Please upload your completed application form for this role, or email your completed application form to hsa@consciatalent.com.
CV’s will not be considered.
Closing date: Thursday 18th April 2024 at 5pm