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Nicholas Walters 13 Bayside Square East Dublin 13 P:0868211303 E: [email protected]

Profile

I am a highly motivated Quality, Environment, Health and Safety Professional with 0ver 2 years

experience in the public and private sector. As a recent graduate with a BSc (Hons)

Environmental Health and Food Science I have a excellent up to date knowledge of the

requirements in legislation of the 5 Core Areas covered by the course, Health & Safety, Food

Safety & Quality, Environmental Management, Built Environment, and Public Health, together

with over 20 Years experience working in a variety of establishments as a Chef and

demonstrator.

Education

Qualification Institution Date

BSc (Hons) Environmental Health and Food Science DIT 06/14

European Computer driving license ICS Skills 03/10

City Of Guilds 706 1&2 City of Guilds 06/90

City of Guilds 707 1&2 City of Guilds 06/90

Diploma in Retail Distribution RSA 11/88

Professional Skills & Knowledge

Excellent knowledge of Job Safety Analysis, Risk Assessment/method statements

(RAMS)

Excellent knowledge of chemical control, toxicology and epidemiology;

Detailed knowledge, and hands-on experience of workplace safety issues;

Experienced EHS and Quality auditor;

Detailed knowledge of local and international QEHS laws, regulations and conventions;

Experience gained in a wide range of sectors including, Food Processing, General

Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Warehouse & Distribution, Healthcare, Medical

and Crime Scene Clean Up;

Experienced in Liaison with HIQA, NSAI, HSA, JCI and HSE;

Excellent report writing skills and,

Ability to learn quickly and adapt to rapidly changing situations.

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Employment

Company: Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists Position: EQHS Specialist. 02/15 -Present

Duties and Responsibilities

Implement the EQHS organisational strategy in a fast paced rapidly growing business

with 1,300 + employees;

Maintain the QA audit process and EHS implementation programme across 600+ client

sites;

Maintain the organisation’s ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS18001 management

systems.

Carryout Job Safety Analysis

Develop Method Statements, Risk Assessments on individual tasks site specific

Develop and Manage Corrective Action/ Preventative Action Plans (CAPA)

Development and Implementation of Cleaning Manual for large Food Packaging

Business

Conduct Health and safety training for industrial crews

Conduct Accident and Investigation

Carryout Food safety Analysis and Risk Assessments

Writing checklist and work schedules

Achievements

First contract cleaning company in Ireland to receive new updated ISO9001: 2015

accreditation;

Introduction of food safety risk assessment programme;

Increase in Golden Service Awards recognition from two to four; including Best

Cleaning Company to Work For.

Key role in tendering process securing new business in the Private Healthcare, FMCG

and Pharmaceutical sectors;

Managed the department when required.

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Company: HSE Position: Student Environmental Health Officer. 04/13 to11/14

Duties and Responsibilities

Food Safety: Food safety inspections of various premises types checking

compliance with Food Safety legislation, food sampling, reviewing HACCP plans,

carried out Food Safety Training, checking requirements for food labeling, traceability,

allergens etc.

Environmental Management: Water sampling both Check and Audit samples,

checking for compliance with chemical and microbiological criteria. Checking chlorine

levels.

Reviewing IPPC licenses, planning applications etc.

Public Health: Carried out Pre-School Inspections, investigated Public Health complaints

and nuisances, carried out tobacco control inspections, pest control complaints,

cosmetics sampling

Built Environment: Carried out housing inspections for public and social housing

applications, reviewed planning applications, reviewed Environmental Impact

Assessments

Health and Safety: Carried out Pre-School Inspections, checking compliance with the

Regulations including Fire Safety, Safety Statements etc.

Achievements

Successfully completed a Portfolio of Case studies (15) demonstrating a high-level

knowledge, understanding of legislation in Health and Safety, Food Safety,

Environmental Management, Public Health and Built Environment.

Involved in a European backed Mosquito Surveillance project, to ascertain the

movement of the Asian “Tiger Mosquito”.

Other Achievements

Invited by DIT to peer review, interview and mark Professional Practice Portfolios

of students studying BSc Environmental Health & Food Science.

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Addendum

Other Work ExperienceEmployer Position Held Duration1. Adecco Chef

Working day to day in a variety of kitchens in the Dublin region

2009 – 2002

2. Havana Tapas Bar Head Chef Developing Menus Stock control Managing the day to day running of the

Kitchen

2000 - 2002

3. Food demonstrator. Demonstrator Clients included Bord Bia and Buitoni

Pasta

1998-2000

4. Royal Marine Hotel Chef de Partie Prepared meals for the restaurant,

weddings, functions and events Stock Control Menu development

1991-1998

Interests

Outdoor pursuits, camping all actively pursued with skills obtained as a young

Scout.

Sports including Rugby and Football, recently retired from Suttonians Tag Rugby

Team.

Cooking.

Nature walks with my wife, daughter and the family’s dog.

References Available on Request

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