About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines.
We have been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serve the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products.
Our commitment to innovation and quality has led to the development of cutting-edge technologies such as the FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management.
We currently have an opportunity for an EHS Engineer to join our team at our Abbott Diabetes Care Donegal site.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and maintain EHS programs to ensure compliance with government regulations, company technical standards and values.
2. Ensure safe and effective product delivery while maintaining compliance.
3. Monitor and maintain EHS records and compliance status.
4. Promote inspections and walkabouts focusing on the 6S principles.
5. Ensure implementation of environmental management programs driving continuous improvement initiatives.
6. Investigate and manage EHS incidents to closure.
This list of responsibilities may change depending on plant needs, and employees are expected to be adaptable and flexible where this need arises.
Requirements:
Degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Science or Chemical Engineering.
Experience working in an EHS / SME role, preferably within the Medical Device industry or other similar regulated manufacturing industry would be beneficial.
Understanding of and experience in ISO management systems implementation including ISO 45001 and 14001 is beneficial.
Accountability/Scope:
Reports to EHS Manager. Scope of decision making relates primarily to the Environmental aspects of activities.