Health and Safety Officer specialized in data centre cooling systems

The EHS Officer (Data Centre Cooling Systems) will oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance for mechanical cooling installations, pipework fabrication, and modular skid assembly both on-site at data centers and within off-site manufacturing workshops.

You will ensure strict adherence to high-risk work protocols associated with live critical environments, pressure testing, heavy mechanical lifting, and chemical/coolant handling.

Key Responsibilities

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  Site Safety Management: Oversee day-to-day EHS compliance on active data center construction and mechanical fit-out sites.

  
  


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  Risk Assessments & RAMS: Draft, review, and enforce Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS) specifically tailored to cooling pipework installations, heavy equipment rigging, and system tie-ins.

  
  


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  High-Risk Work Permits: Manage Permits to Work (PTW) for hot works (welding), pressure testing (hydrostatic and pneumatic), work at height, confined space entry, and heavy lifting operations.

  
  


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  Data Centre Standards Compliance: Ensure all works comply with strict client-specific data center safety rules, EU/Irish Health & Safety legislation, and Brodeen’s Safe-T-Cert standards.

  
  


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  Chemical & Coolant Safety: Oversee COSHH/chemical safety protocols during the flushing, pressure testing, and chemical dosing of chilled water and process cooling lines.

  
  


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  Incidents & Audits: Lead site safety audits, toolbox talks, hazard reporting, and thorough root-cause investigations for any near-misses or incidents.

  
  


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  Off-Site & On-Site Alignment: Coordinate between off-site skid fabrication teams in Tipperary and site installation crews to maintain continuous safety standards.

  
  

Requirements & Qualifications

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  Education: Level 7/8 Degree or Higher Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent IOSH/NEBOSH qualification).

  
  


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  Experience: 3+ years as a Health & Safety Officer within mechanical contracting, process pipework, or industrial engineering environments.

  
  


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  Sector Experience: Direct experience working on data center construction projects or heavy mechanical process sites (HVAC, chilled water, or cooling infrastructure) is highly preferred.

  
  


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  Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of pressure systems regulations, lifting equipment (LOLER/GA1 inspections), hot work safety, and chemical safety.

  
  


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  Certifications: Valid Safe Pass, Managing Safely in Construction (MSIC), or relevant IOSH membership.

  
  


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  Travel: Willingness to travel to data center project sites across Ireland and mainland Europe as required.