Patrick Clarke

Project: Killonan 220kV GIS Substation Upgrade, Limerick (First awarded under the ESB Turnkey EPC Framework)

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Led site safety, health, environment, and quality compliance for a large-scale substation project.

• Conducted site audits, reported findings, and ensured timely closeout of deviations.

• Served as the primary contact for client queries, audits, and compliance checks.

• Developed and implemented a Behavioral-Based Safety Program, engaging key speakers and stakeholders.

• Achieved 100,000 LTI-free hours—a first in company history—organizing a company-wide safety stand-down event.

• Delivered quarterly safety presentations to senior leadership on key risks, challenges, and safety milestones.

• Conducted ISO audits (x2) and Achilles audit (x1), ensuring full compliance with regulations.

• Trained and mentored junior HSE professionals, fostering a strong safety culture.

• Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
• Managed internal and third-party claims, working with solicitors and investigators.
• Developed and revised company policies, procedures, and safety management systems (SMS).
• Oversaw risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and subcontractor compliance.
• Led environmental management efforts on key projects.
• Coordinated ISO audits, ensuring company-wide compliance.
• Served as the main point of contact for COVID-19 response, liaising with government health authorities and internal teams.

• Undertaking site audits, reporting findings to site and senior management and ensuring audits are followed up and closed out
• Developing Construction Stage Health and Safety Plans
• Carrying out the company's induction to all new employees and sub-contractors working on site
• Creating and briefing Toolbox Talks on site
• Liaising with the Safety Manager and Site Managers to ensure Health & Safety documentation is up to date on site
• Preparing accident/incident reports and service strike reports
• Chairing safety meetings and departmental meetings

• Conducted hygiene monitoring, air quality testing, and noise assessments.
• Assisted in workplace hazard investigations and EHS audits.
• Reviewed and updated chemical inventory and risk assessments.
• Supported VDU and ergonomic assessments, ensuring compliance with health regulations.