Description
Paragraf’s patented contamination-free deposition technology delivers game-changing opportunities for the commercialisation of graphene by allowing us to manufacture high-purity 2D graphene sheets at scale.Paragraf is the first company in the world to mass produce graphene-based electronic devices using standard semiconductor processes. We not only specialise in the manufacture of high-purity graphene but also its seamless integration into ready to use products that can be quickly adopted by our customers and partners to support the advancement of their technologies.
At Paragraf we are committed to materially transforming electronics through the development of high-purity graphene products that will facilitate massive improvements in the performance of technologies across all aspects of life.This role plays a key role in developing, implementing, supporting and encouraging high standards of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance in all activities and ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements.Focus on continuous improvement H&S practices and develop an ethos of proactiveness towards safety throughout the business.
Responsibilities
- To implement and coordinate processes and systems to continually achieve best in class performance in Health and Safety.
- To coordinate the compliance with and continuous improvement of the safety management systems aligned and compliant with ISO45001.
- To work with other teams to ensure Paragraf remains in compliance with all statutory codes, legislative requirements and best practises by overseeing compliance is maintained is all technical areas of the business, from plant and equipment such as DSEAR, WSE, LEV etc through Electrical testing, and gas/chemical safety such as COSHH, REACH, WEE etc.
- To oversee all first aid and emergency response provision, taking responsibility for ensuring all departments and activities are risk assessed and emergency preparedness is in place.
- To lead and chair the Safety Committee, ensuring all accidents and incidents are properly dealt with.
- To implement and manage our Environmental Management System (EMS) to be aligned with ISO14001.
- To drive energy efficiency and work with the facilities team to deliver projects to reduce our waste streams, carbon footprint and general efficiencies.
- To develop a sustainability management programme which takes in all of Paragraf’s activities.
- To coordinate Occupational Health issues and processes with the HR Team
- To oversee a disaster/emergency response plan, ensuring Paragraf remains prepared for both worst case scenarios as well as minor alerts and issues.
- Liaise with local authorities (HDC, CCC), legislative bodies (HSE, EA) and emergency services (Fire) and other relevant parties to ensure Paragraf is suitably supported.
- Support accident, incident, near miss and non-conformance management including investigation, identification of causation factors and remedial actions where required
- Collate metrics and producing HSE performance reports and monitor progress, analyse trends, identify improvement areas as well as communicating performance
- Drive proactive communication, knowledge, training and other of (HSE) activities throughout the business to maintain a strong health and safety culture.
- Liaise with staff and contractors to ensure Health & Safety information, training and procedures are effectively communicated, maintained and implemented.
- Complete other duties commensurate with the role’s level as requested by your team leader or manager
Requirements
Education and Qualifications
- Educated to degree level ideally in a engineering discipline with CMIOSH (or CEng/CSci) desirable
- A relevant professional certification such as NEBOSH
Experience
- Significant experience of working in a technical/ scientific environment and collaborating with colleagues at all levels as well as work autonomously to deliver results
- Experience of Safety Management with understanding of risks within the semiconductor/electronics/chemical industries.
- Experience of delivering Health & Safety training within the workplace.
- Experience of multi-project coordination with a strong track record of achieving project delivery
- Experience of working with external parties to ensure workplace and operational compliance
Skills and knowledge
- Strong HSE regulations and compliance knowledge
- Proven ability to develop a strong working relationship with all levels of employees and promote a culture of engagement, understanding and compliance for all HSE policies and procedures
Communication
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to contribute and encourage ideas generation to senior management
- Effectively communicate technical information, and to report on status of work in a timely manner to senior management
- Ability to present information clearly and appropriately for the audience
Additional factors
- Respect and adherence to confidentiality and critical matters
- Responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by complying with company policies and processes and all relevant regulations including the use of PPE, as appropriate to the level and scope of the role. This includes participation in health and safety training and reporting of any potential hazards or breaches of safety protocols in the appropriate manner.
- Willing to travel both domestically and abroad
- UK Driving licence
Benefits
At Paragraf we are constantly looking for new ways to support and reward our team. This is our current list of benefits, they are subject to change and review
- Group Personal Pension Plan- Employer contribution 5%, Employee contribution minimum 4%
- Private health insurance on completion of probation
- Share Option scheme
- Death in service of 3 times salary and income protection on completion of probation
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the chance to ‘purchase’ up to 5 additional days each year
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme
- Payroll Giving scheme
