Inspector Grade II: COMAH, Chemical Production and Storage

Inspector Grade II: COMAH, Chemical Production and Storage

Location: Dublin (preferred), with Athlone or Kilkenny considered

Contract: Full-time, permanent (following a 9-month probation)

Salary: €76,202 – €87,125, plus long service increments to €92,931 (starting at the first point)

Closing date: Thursday 22 October 2026 at 5pm

About the HSA

The Health and Safety Authority is Ireland's national regulator for workplace safety, health and welfare. It also regulates the safe use and transport of chemicals and acts as Ireland's national accreditation body through INAB.

About the role

Join the HSA's Chemicals Division as an Inspector, monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Chemicals Acts and the COMAH Regulations. You'll inspect and investigate high-hazard sites, assess safety reports, help shape guidance and policy, and represent the HSA at EU level.

What you'll do

• Deliver Competent Authority functions under the COMAH Regulations
• Plan and carry out inspections of COMAH sites, chemical production and storage, including enforcement
• Assess safety reports, major accident prevention policies and planning advice requests
• Investigate accidents, incidents and complaints, and prepare reports, including for legal proceedings
• Develop guidance, checklists and inspection campaigns
• Build expertise in process safety and major accident hazards
• Work with national and EU stakeholders, travel to EU meetings, and may manage a team

What you'll need

Essential:

• A Level 8 degree in Engineering, Science or another appropriate discipline
• At least three years' relevant experience, with significant experience in a relevant area in a regulatory or industry setting
• A full Category B driving licence

Desirable: process safety experience in the chemicals or process industry, a relevant postgraduate qualification, a Health and Safety qualification, and project or staff management experience.

What's on offer

27 days' annual leave (rising to 30), blended working, a public service pension, a staff wellbeing programme with EAP, Cycle to Work and Tax Saver schemes, and support for further education through a Refund of Fees Scheme.

Different pay and conditions may apply to serving civil or public servants.

How to apply

Recruitment is managed by Conscia on behalf of the HSA.

For further information and an application form, click the apply icon.

No CVs or cover letters, please. Shortlisting is based on the application form only. If you don't get an acknowledgement within two working days, contact hsa@consciatalent.com.

Successful candidates will go on a 12-month panel, with roles offered in order of merit. Garda vetting applies.

The HSA is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will disqualify.