EHS Specialist 

Duration: 12 months 

Job Purpose:

• Provide EHS leadership and technical guidance.

• Develop and implement the Environmental, Safety, and Health Management System.

• Ensure full compliance with:

  • Legal EHS requirements.

  • Global corporate standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

  • Industry best practices.

• Support site operations to reach a mature sustaining level.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the EHS point of contact and owner of multiple cross-site local EHS standards.

• Conduct EHS gap assessments and audits aligned with global standards, with emphasis on:

  • Industrial Hygiene

  • BioSafety

  • Chemical Management

  • Process Safety Management

• Compile and submit required safety, health, and environmental reports to corporate and regulatory agencies.

• Assist in managing contractor compliance and high-risk work safety procedures.

• Ensure Pre-Start Up, Safety, Environment Reviews (PSSER) are compliant for new product introductions.

• Support Tier 1 and Tier 2 “Run the Business” processes; implement and sustain EHS KPIs and event reporting.

• Develop and support cross-site EHS training strategies for management and employees.

• Manage EHS documentation through platforms such as:

  • Power BI

  • Enablon

  • Workday

  • SharePoint

  • MyLearning

  • Meds

• Maintain records demonstrating compliance with EHS procedures and management systems.

• Collaborate with site engineering and other teams to foster a “safe by choice” culture.

• Ensure incidents are investigated with appropriate Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs).

• Coordinate performance reviews of events for trending CAPAs and Near Misses (NMs).

• Review processes, procedures, facilities, and change management documents to ensure compliance.

• Develop permitting strategies based on regulatory needs, site operations, and business plans.

Requirements:

Knowledge & Skills:

• In-depth understanding of EHS regulatory requirements.

• Ability to influence senior leaders and adapt to changing situations.

• Skilled in managing complex programs and balancing strategic vs. tactical needs.

• Proficient in risk management and implementing appropriate controls.

• Experience in enterprise-wide EHS program implementation.

• Change management experience.

• Strong written and oral communication across all organizational levels.

• Proven leadership and decision-making ability regarding EHS matters.

Education:

• Degree in Environmental or Safety Management or related field, or

• Technical primary degree with a postgraduate EHS qualification.

Experience:

• 5+ years EHS experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical industries (other regulated sectors may be considered).

• Experience supporting multiple activities/projects.

• Experience working with regulatory agencies and corporate EHS support functions.
  
  

  Our Vision: To be recognised as the best STEM Contracting & Permanent Recruitment company and the Employer of Choice for top performing Recruiters.

  For further information on this role please contact Geraldine Gormally on 0861071395  / recruit@hero.ie

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