EHS Engineer

PEGlobal; Sligo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting an EHS Engineer for a leading multi-national Biotech client based in Sligo. This is a 12-month contract position that requires close collaboration with Engineering, Project teams and contractors to identify and manage EHS and process-safety risks through design, construction, commissioning and project execution.

The role demands strong technical capability, experience in process safety and risk assessment, and proven ability to challenge contractors and translate complex

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience on projects or construction upgrades.
• Degree in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Interpret P&IDs, PFDs, equipment layouts and engineering drawings.
• Identify and manage EHS/process-safety risks through design, construction and commissioning.
• Support capital projects with RAMS, Permit-to-Work, LOTO and high-risk activities.
• Investigate and solve complex EHS or technical issues.
• Communicate with contractors and engineering teams to translate risks into solutions.

Skills

Process safety

HAZOP/PHA

RAMS

Permit-to-Work

Contractor management

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for an EHS Engineer for a leading multi-national Biotech client based in Sligo.

This is an initial 12-month contract position that will work closely with Engineering, Project teams and contractors to identify and manage EHS and process-safety risks through design, construction, commissioning and project execution.

ROLE:

• Strong technical/engineering capability with the ability to interpret P&IDs, PFDs, equipment layouts and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated experience in process safety, technical risk assessment, HAZOP/PHA and design safety reviews.
• Strong experience supporting capital projects and contractor management, including RAMS, Permit-to-Work, LOTO, line breaking and other high-risk activities.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and root-cause problem‑solving skills, with experience investigating complex EHS or technical issues.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to technically challenge contractors and engineering teams and translate complex risks into practical solutions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience within EHS on projects, construction upgrades.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***