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Lukas Galad

Lukas Galad

Ballaghaderreen,Ireland

Summary

Hands-on Health & Safety professional with a number of years’ experience across data-centre, construction, and civil-infrastructure projects. Proven ability to build a zero-incident culture through rigorous risk assessments, engaging training, and diligent incident investigation. Recognized for strong leadership, clear communication, and the flexibility to thrive in fast-paced, target-driven environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education

Work history

EHS Advisor (Data Centre)

Kirby Group
Dublin
11.2023 - 07.2025
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, site inspections, and safety audits on a hyperscale data-centre construction project.
  • Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and on-site coaching that foster a proactive safety culture and reduce near-miss incidents.
  • Maintain statutory documentation (e.g. accident logs, PPE registers) and liaise with HSA inspectors to ensure full legal compliance.
  • Lead incident investigations, perform root-cause analysis, and implement preventive and corrective actions.
  • Advise project management on safe systems of work, lifting plans, emergency procedures, and contractor coordination.
  • Support internal and external audits aligned with ISO 45001 standards and drive corrective actions.
  • Delivered EHS leadership across large-scale data centre ( Vantage, Grange Castle)
  • Developed, rolled out, and maintained EHS policies, training matrices, RAMS reviews, and site-specific inductions.
  • Chaired regular safety meetings, contributed to weekly progress reviews, and presented KPI-driven safety reports.
  • Supported CDM responsibilities by maintaining Construction Phase Plans, Fire and Environmental Strategies, and Logistics documentation.
  • Managed wellness and employee engagement initiatives, including Construction Safety Week and Mental Health campaigns.

Waterproofing Foreman & H&S Advisor

Ecoflex Surfacing Ltd
Roscommon
07.2018 - 11.2023
  • Supervised crews installing waterproofing and anti-skid surfacing on bridges, roofs, and other civil-infrastructure projects.
  • Managed daily Permits-to-Work, traffic control, and RAMS, achieving a record of zero lost-time injuries.
  • Applied advanced waterproofing solutions (polyurea, bitumen, epoxy, polyurethane) and oversaw concrete repairs and leak remediation.
  • Coordinated plant, materials, subcontractors, and quality control to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within specification.

Roofer

Lynch Roofing
Roscommon
09.2018 - 07.2019
  • Installed and repaired pitched and flat roofing systems, ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.

Mechanic (Temporary)

Go Direct
Roscommon
05.2018 - 05.2018
  • Conducted routine vehicle servicing, brake replacements, and diagnostics in a fast-paced workshop environment.

Education

Higher Diploma - Occupational Health & Safety

CMI Dublin
01.2024 - 01.2025

Level 5 Certificate - Safety Management

Forus Training

Leaving Certificate -

St. Nathy’s College
Ballaghaderreen

Skills

  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Safety Audits & Compliance (ISO 45001, Irish HSA regulations)
  • Incident Investigation & Root-Cause Analysis
  • Training, Induction & Toolbox Talks
  • Method Statements & RAMS
  • Waterproofing Systems (bitumen, polyurea, epoxy, polyurethane)
  • Data-Centre Construction Safety
  • Heavy Equipment & MEWP Operation
  • Team Leadership & Coaching
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Dumper & Excavator Operation
  • Shot-blasting & Concrete Inspection
  • Multilingual communication
  • Microsoft Excel data tracking & reporting
  • Working at heights training
  • Safety culture promotion
  • COSHH Assessments
  • Safety auditing

Additional Information

Energetic, enthusiastic, and highly adaptable. Excellent attendance record and willing to work shifts, overtime, and weekends. References available on request.

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: 1

Custom

  • Fork-lift Driving (4 years)
  • Dumper & Excavator Operation (2 years)
  • Shot-blasting & Concrete Inspection
  • Power Tools & Plant Equipment
  • Multilingual communication (English + additional languages)
  • Microsoft Excel data tracking & reporting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Higher Diploma - Occupational Health & Safety

CMI Dublin
01.2024 - 01.2025

EHS Advisor (Data Centre)

Kirby Group
11.2023 - 07.2025

Roofer

Lynch Roofing
09.2018 - 07.2019

Waterproofing Foreman & H&S Advisor

Ecoflex Surfacing Ltd
07.2018 - 11.2023

Mechanic (Temporary)

Go Direct
05.2018 - 05.2018

Level 5 Certificate - Safety Management

Forus Training

Leaving Certificate -

St. Nathy’s College
Lukas Galad