Job Description

Element Six (E6), is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials. Part of the De Beers Group, our primary manufacturing sites are located in UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US.

Our mission

We put our customers first. Using our technological expertise and industrial leadership we deliver innovative solutions to achieve competitive advantage.

Our vision

With access to the most sophisticated R&D technology and the best minds in the business, the future is full of possibilities…

Employment Equity & Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to fostering a vibrant workplace culture that is inclusive and embraces our diversity, where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential, and thrive.

You can find out more about who we are and what we do on our website:

e6.com/en/about/corporate-information

• The role is based at our production facility in Shannon, Ireland and is part of the EH&S function for the site.
• Monitor and coordinate allocated elements of the Company’s EH&S program, along with associated continuous improvement projects.
• Due to the extent and multi-disciplined nature of the job responsibilities degrees of emphasis will be required.
• The role includes supporting the HS&E team in all aspects of the role from preparation, analysis through to internal & external audit and Risk Assessment compliance; the person will be responsible for developing and maintaining our ZERO HARM principles, practices, and procedures as part of a continued drive for continual improvement.

Duties and tasks

• Development, implementation, and continuous improvement of robust EH&S management systems, ensuring all necessary supporting policies, procedures and work instructions are fit for purpose, meet legislative and contractual requirements, and achieve the delivery of industrial best practice & performance.
• Undertake effective monitoring, testing, reporting, auditing and review of EH&S management and performance. Assist in the completion & submission to the Environmental Protection Agency of the AER and EPR reports.
• Undertake investigations into EH&S Incidents determine and implement all necessary actions to prevent a recurrence, liaise with the relevant regulatory bodies as necessary.
• Management of ISO standards (14001:2015, 45001:2018)
• Coordinate necessary statutory training.
• Work closely and support site business units on HS&E associated projects.

Assist in the management of the Emergency Response Team site function

Qualifications

• Relevant Environmental, Health & Safety Qualification essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work under their own Initiative.
• A problem solver who enjoys working in a small close-knit team and with the wider sustainability E6 group with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent leadership, training, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Very proactive with strong time management skills.