Job Title: EHS Specialist
Due to an exciting expansion at the Cork site, this role will be responsible for leading and implementing high Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards and influencing a proactive EHS operating culture.
Key Responsibilities:
* Interpreting all regulatory changes and providing guidance and direction to Cork site operations to ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, IE Licensing and ISO45001/ISO14001 Standard.
* Providing EHS support to a dedicated site Operation to ensure compliance with Lower Tier SEVESO and ATEX requirements.
* Performing EHS assessment/approval of all process and equipment changes for the Operation.
* Maintaining relationships with the EHS team, Operational Area Managers and Functional Managers to develop and implement EHS strategies.
* Working closely with Regulatory Authorities, external and internal key stakeholders and the local management team.
* Seeking out opportunities to continuously improve a proactive EHS operating culture.
* Involvement in site and EHS Goals & Objectives, Corporate Responsibility/Sustainability goals.
* Leading Audits and Inspections, compiling EHS metrics and KPIs data, trending for Corporate EHS and site Management.
* Maintaining EHS systems (including Chemical Management System, Accident/Incident reporting system, Occupational monitoring etc.) and leading/participation in Root Cause Investigations as required.
* Completing Risk Assessments in conjunction with area experts as required.
Requirements:
* Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent, minimum 3 years post-qualification experience required.
* Extensive experience within a regulated manufacturing environment, Life Science or Pharmaceutical experience is desirable.
* Strong experience in chemical management system and machine safety and/or regulatory/IE Licensing desirable.
* Leadership & organizational skills with ability to influence and motivate colleagues to achieve high performance.
* Highly motivated with a passion for EHS to continuously improve EHS performance by implementing new and innovative ideas.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Competent user of Microsoft packages.