Senior EHS Specialist
Our client, a global biologics organisation, are currently recruiting for a Senior Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis. As Senior EHS Specialist on this state of the art site, you will be responsible for providing technical support on Environmental, occupational safety, ergonomic issues and other relevant environmental, health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and internal policies and procedures
Coordinate environmental controls and ensure compliance with IPC license
Ensure records are maintained. Generate reports in a timely and efficient manner
Liaise with external EHS Agencies e.g., EPA. Ensure compliance with all environmental licenses for the facility
Coordinate site environmental waste management and drive continuous improvements
Ensure compliance with Battery, WEEE and Waste Packaging Directives for Europe
Carry out risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures
Implement and update EHS control procedures as required
Develop training programmes and provide training on EHS
Coordinate procurement, supply, provision and maintenance of personal protective equipment and personal monitoring equipment
Coordinate meetings and provide information and training
Coordinate occupational health surveillance programs
Carryout accident investigations and generate reports
Perform all duties in accordance with GMP requirements, SOPs and controlled documents
Act as a role model for the Operation/EHS function and the wider organisation in adherence to the corporate core values and culture

Requirements

Degree in Science, Engineering and/ or health & Safety is required
Postgraduate in Health & Safety as a minimum
8+ years related industry experience – pharmaceutical/biological is preferable and experience working within a regulatory environment is required
Previous start-up experience or Biological Industrial experience would be desirable
Implementing an EHS Management System – procedures, training and coaching of departments to ensure compliance
Previous experience with Regulatory Authority such as Irish Water, H.S.A and EPA
Demonstrated experience in managing EHS Teams either within the Department or as part of a program initiative
Leading Root Cause investigations
Attention to detail and sound scientific problem solving will be fundamental to this role with a minimum 3-4 years of experience in an Occupational Health and Safety role in a manufacturing or process industry
Have a strategic mindset, seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
Be innovative, by creating new & better ways for the organisation to be successful

For more information, please contact Sinéad Cullen on +353879500821 or sinead.cullen@lifescience.ie