About Xerotech:

Xerotech is a battery technology company that is solving one of the greatest challenges of our generation, industrial electrification. Our talented team is making an impact on a global scale, driven by a shared vision of a fully electric future. We thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, and innovative culture where no two days are the same. We take on big challenges and we appreciate every opportunity to learn along the way. When you join Xerotech, you join a team with a thirst for innovation and a hunger for the fun that comes from turning an industry on its head.

This is a once in a life-time opportunity for the person with the right skillset

Head of Facilities EH&S

Xerotech Ltd is seeking an experienced Head of Facilities EH&S to join our fast-growing team. The Head of Facilities EH&S will be responsible for maintaining & improving all areas of Facility services, in compliance with relevant regulations and standards. They will be the key person driving the provision of facility solutions for continued company growth. The Head of Facilities EH&S role includes Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS).

In this role you’ll get to:

• Manage a team to consistently deliver excellent facility services to all elements of the company, including EHS, site security, building & plant maintenance, development of new facilities.
• Lead all infrastructure deployment and execution, providing technical support & drive to deliver on projects utilising in-house resources primarily - with use of external engineering contracting resources by exception.
• Maintain a comprehensive EHS program that meets regulatory requirements and exceeds industry standards. Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality teams to ensure that EHS considerations are integrated into all aspects of the manufacturing operation.
• Lead the company's efforts to prevent and mitigate thermal events related to battery pack manufacturing, including the development and implementation of robust risk assessment and control measures.
• Manage the investigation and reporting of EHS incidents, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with EHS regulations and standards.
• Ensure site security is always maintained with diligent active patrol, strict access control, monitoring, and equipment control to protect personnel, assets, buildings, and vehicles.
• Work with technical and engineering teams to develop future operations, process improvement, and capital expenditure requirements.
• Manage change activities ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, innovation, and pragmatic solutions.
• Ensure strong communication between all teams to facilitate exchange of information, manage issue resolution, and implement change and improvements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure repeatable manufacture of product while maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards and achieving cost targets in a timely fashion.

To excel you will need:

• Education to degree level in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience through an alternative career path
• Over 10 years' experience in building services within manufacturing, leading projects.
• Proficiency on electrical and power infrastructure and a good working knowledge of cooling plant infrastructure.
• Full understanding of EHS regulations and standards with track record of leading safe programs
• Strong track record of delivering multiple projects in a fast-moving environment, taking ownership to ensure fastest delivery of best solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot existing plant using engineering principles.
• Project Management Skills.
• Excellent understanding of safety legislation, standards, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to optimise team performance and development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage all stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, holistically balancing technical, commercial, and relationship considerations.

What we believe

We believe in people first, always. At Xerotech we value all cultures and backgrounds and truly believe that diversity drives innovation. We are growing fast, that means you will grow fast too and one day you will be able to say you were there at the beginning!

Why work with us

Situated in the West of Ireland, Xerotech offers a place to work like no other, with a dynamic working culture that very few places can replicate or compete with. We are a fast-growing and innovative company that is competing on a global scale, and we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, allowing us to attract the best to be the best! Just some of the benefits Xerotech offer include:

• Private Healthcare cover from day one
• Additional private healthcare to cover partners & dependents
• Company Pension
• 23 days annual leave per year
• Bike to Work scheme
• Active sports and social club with events each month
• Corporate gym rates & free fitness classes
• Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Top-notch tech equipment to work with
• Great atmosphere, team spirit and free office snacks
• Free parking & more

Commitment to Quality

Whether developing new products or writing copy, you will bring thoroughness, high standards, and the interminable curiosity to challenge the status quo, taking impactful risks along the way. Do you see an innovative way to do something? You will be empowered to do it.

Come and do your best work with us.

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