Team Horizon is seeking an experienced EHS Engineer (initial 12-month contract) for our client who is a biopharmaceutical client in Sligo.
As the EHS Engineer, you will ensure that the highest standards of Environmental Health and Safety are maintained throughout the plant in an ever-changing business environment.
Why you should apply:
* Our client has developed a culture of innovation, inclusion, and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.
* This is an opportunity to work on a brand new facility with state-of-the-art equipment.
What you will be doing:
* Ensure that the highest standards of Environmental Health and Safety are maintained throughout the plant.
* Foster a positive culture of continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with all statutory Employment and EHS related legislation, Corporate Technical Standards, and Policies.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant EHS legislation and develop systems and procedures that optimize the safety, health, and environmental performance of the Site.
* Ensure effective contractor management systems and procedures are followed and maintain Contractor Safety Performance KPI’s.
* Provide direction and support to the site in meeting the requirements of the Global EHS Management and Technical Standards, ISO, and OHSAS standards, and other external regulations.
* Maintain ISO and OHSAS Certification.
* Liaise with Managers/Team Leaders to ensure employees are trained to a defined competency standard with all applicable EHS policies and procedures.
* Perform Risk assessments throughout the plant and oversee training on risk assessments.
* Ensure adequate training is in place for employees and contractors to perform their roles in compliance with all EHS standards.
* Manage the EHS Assessment of all new chemicals and processes.
* Implement ongoing evaluation of EHS awareness activities and develop continuous improvement on EHS programmes.
* Provide EHS reports to Division and Corporate as requested.
* Support, improve, and continuously monitor the Site Emergency Response Plan to ensure it meets the requirements of changing processes.
* Support the Emergency Response Team during an EHS emergency.
* Assist in the induction and training of new and/or existing employees.
* Audit to ensure compliance with safety standards and corporate management and technical standards.
* Monitor and achieve environmental targets such as recycling, waste, emissions, etc.
* Maintain the Global incident reporting system.
* Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities.
* Continually be conscious of your own safety and that of others, always complying with safety notices and barriers.
* Report any EHS incidents and/or Near Misses immediately to your supervisor and raise the event in the EHS system.
* Support a culture of EHS excellence by recognizing and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement on the EHS system.
* Attend all required EHS training and medical surveillance programs.
* Any other duties as assigned.
What you need to apply:
* BSc in Occupational Safety & Health Level 8, or equivalent, or a degree in a related discipline is a necessary requirement for this position.
* FETAC Level 6: Manual Handling Instructor and Assessor.
* FETAC Level 6: Train the Trainer.
* FETAC Level 5: Qualified Occupational First Aider.
* Internal Occupational Health and Safety Management System Auditor (ISO) Working at Heights Instructor Trainer.
* Radiological Protection Training Course.
* Safe Pass Health and Safety Awareness Training Programme.
* Sustained Attention: the position requires a high level of attention to detail and mental concentration to ensure total compliance with safety policies, procedures, and legislative requirements at all times.
* May be required to support Cross-functional teams and cost improvement projects.
* Decision Making/Impact: Ability to make key strategic decisions in a timely manner in support of organizational goals and targets.
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