Our Business

px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally.

The Foynes terminal, with its capacity of 82,000 m³ and 18 storage tanks, is a key strategic asset capable of handling a diverse range of fuels and biofuels. This facility ensures security of supply and blend flexibility, meeting the rising demand for lower-carbon fuels. Our team will be responsible for the operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the site, and delivering a range of optimisation services.

About px Group

px Group is a fully integrated infrastructure solutions business which delivers net zero and stakeholder success through elite performance in the safety, availability, reliability and efficiency of energy infrastructure, industrial processes and related commercial activities - unlocking value for our customers as a trusted partner. Part of the Ara Partners portfolio of companies, Ara Partners is a private equity firm specialising in industrial decarbonisation investments.

The Opportunity

We are now recruiting a Graduate Safety Officer.

This is a three-year fixed term development role ideal for a recent graduate to gain some industry experience and training.

The primary function of the role is to ensure that excellent standards of health, safety and environmental protection are set and met in accordance with the requirements of the company health and safety policy, the company environmental policy, and the terminal’s Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP) and safety management system.

You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor site activities to ensure adherence to safety policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Support the Terminal Manager in implementing the terminal's safety management system (SMS), including COMAH compliance tasks.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walks; report and follow up on findings.
• Assist in risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work processes.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and training sessions to staff and contractors.
• Monitor the use of PPE and ensure safety signage and barriers are maintained.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 8 Degree, or equivalent (Bachelor's).
• Understanding of COMAH, DSEAR, and general Irish safety legislation.
• Willingness to learn and develop competencies required for the role.

What you will receive from us:

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Contribution towards eye test and glasses.
• Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount.
• Long Service Awards.
• Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible Benefits Package.
• Onsite parking.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.

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