EHS Specialist
Asset Recruitment is recruiting an EHS Specialist for a contract position on behalf of our client, a growing pharmaceutical manufacturer in Carlow.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement EHS programs to ensure compliance with local legislation, standards, and industry best practices. 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, and high risk work.
* Assist operational departments in achieving and establishing compliance.
* Prepare reports to site, divisional, and/or corporate management and regulatory agencies.
* Evaluate all EHS applicable requirements for any new projects and processes as well as changes in existing processes and installation.
Requirements:
* Technical bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety or Science/Engineering qualification.
* A Post-grad EHS qualification would be a plus.
* 3+ years' EHS experience in Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry.
* Proven track record of success in the environmental health and safety sector.
* Experience in supporting multiple activities/projects.
* Technically strong with an understanding of various EHS topics.
* Innovative & Compliance-minded with drive to seek out necessary information.
* 'Safety First' mindset.
* Team player capable of working within a multi-functional team environment and periodically leading teams.
* Ability to influence others across Departments.
* Self-directed with ability to use own initiative to make EHS improvements.
* Dedicated to maintaining high standards and ensuring things are done properly onsite - 'right first time.'
* Desire to protect employees and the environment with a state-of-the-art facility.