Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Phone Number: 03448920900
Email: recruit@nihe.gov.uk
Web: https://www.nihe.gov.uk/working-with-us/careers

Job description

The Legionella Compliance Officer will be part of a team responsible for ensuring that NIHE remains complaint with its statutory obligations in relation to eliminating or reducing the risk of legionella bacteria in its water systems. This includes completing legionella risk assessments, carrying out technical inspections, and implementing remedial action plans as required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Asbestos & Legionella Manager for Legionella Management in collaboration with other departments, professions and organisations (internally and externally).
• To assist in the compilation, implementation and operation of policies, procedures, protocols and guidance in relation to Legionella.
• To fulfil the role of a competent person, with sufficient training and experience and knowledge to carry out Legionella Risk Assessments, including basic schematics of water systems.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Possess a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a building/construction/environmental related discipline PLUS 2 years’ relevant post-qualification experience OR
• BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5 qualification in a building/construction/environmental related discipline PLUS 3 years’ relevant post qualification experience OR

Further Information

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