Job Summary
An EHS Project Specialist is required for a biopharmaceutical company in Athlone. The successful candidate will provide environmental, health, and safety support to the fill finish operating facility.
Responsibilities
* Monitors environmental, health, security & safety programs to ensure compliance with all applicable government regulations and company standards and values.
* Works closely with manufacturing staff operations and the EHS Team to promote safe manufacturing practices, procedures, and proper use of containment equipment and facilities.
* Identifies and addresses site EHS issues and employee concerns.
* Performs accident / incident management activities including associated recordkeeping.
* Identifies implements and tracks corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
* Monitors and maintains training programs for health, safety, and the environment.
* Reviews and audits of Environmental, health, and safety programs on site to ensure legal compliance.
* Stays abreast of new EHS government regulations as they are promulgated as well as new developments in industry (best practices).
Qualifications & Experience
* BS in an EHS-related discipline, such as engineering, physical science, or biological science/chemistry, or equivalent experience required.
* A minimum of 2-4 years professional experience required in environment, health, and safety programs.
* A minimum of 2-4 years relevant experience in an EPA regulated facility and in a cGMP environment is desirable.
* Knowledge and understanding of environment, health, and safety permitting and regulations.
* Knowledge and understanding of environment, health, and safety compliance reporting.
* Specific experience in hazardous waste management or other professional EHS trainings or certifications a plus.
* The individual must be able to provide updates and tracking on tasks.