EHS Specialist
We are recruiting an EHS Specialist for a contract position, on behalf of our client, a growing pharmaceutical manufacturer in Carlow.
In this role, you will provide technical guidance to the organization to ensure compliance with legal requirements related to EHS as well as the company's corporate standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines related to EHS and industry best practices, while ensuring that all health and safety regulatory requirements on the site are in accordance with the highest standards.
The ideal candidate will bring EHS experience in the Biologics/Pharmaceutical industry, but experience in other highly regulated industries will also be considered.
Responsibilities
You will develop and implement EHS programs to ensure compliance with local legislation, standards, and industry best practices. These programs include:
* Risk assessments
* Contractor management
* Incident investigation
* Emergency response
* Chemical management
* Waste management
* Water & air management
* Ergonomics
* Bio risk
* Equipment & machine safety
* Industrial hygiene
* High-risk work (e.g., hot work, confined space entry, work at height, etc.)
You will assist operational departments in achieving and establishing compliance. You will prepare reports to site, divisional, and/or corporate management and regulatory agencies. You will evaluate all EHS applicable requirements for any new projects and processes, as well as changes in existing processes and installation.
You will demonstrate leadership and a strong desire to protect employees, our community, and the environment in this world-class facility – leading with a 'safety first' mindset.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A technical bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety or Science/Engineering qualification.
* A post-grad EHS qualification would be a plus.
* At least 3 years' EHS experience in Pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industry.
* A proven track record of success in the environmental health and safety sector.
* Experience in supporting multiple activities/projects.
* Technical strength with an understanding of a variety of EHS topics.
* INNOVATIVE & COMPLIANCE-MINDED, WITH THE DRIVE TO SEEK OUT NECESSARY INFORMATION.
* A 'Safety First' mindset.
* A team player, capable of working within a multi-functional team environment; and to periodically lead teams.
* The ability to influence others across Departments.
* Self-directed, capable of using own initiative to make EHS improvements.
* Dedicated to maintaining high standards and ensuring things are done properly onsite – 'right first time.'
* A desire to protect employees and the environment with a state-of-the-art facility.