EHS Manager, Ireland

Suntory Global Spirits; Cooley; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Global Spirits is seeking an experienced EHS specialist to provide expert Environmental, Health & Safety support across management and multidisciplinary teams in Ireland. The role focuses on IPPC license compliance, COMAH/Seveso controls, and driving continual improvement in EHS performance.

You will lead risk assessments, audits, training, and incident investigations while liaising with authorities and consultants to ensure regulatory adherence and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
• 3-5 years' experience in EHS compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of Irish EHS legislation including IPPC and COMAH/SEVESO.
• Experience in internal auditing.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of flammable and explosive atmosphere regulations.
• Qualified Risk Assessor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with EPA IE/IPC license conditions and site permits.
• Manage environmental monitoring programs (air emissions, effluent, groundwater, noise, waste).
• Develop and implement the site Safety Management System aligned with ISO 45001.
• Lead accident/incident investigations and ensure corrective actions.
• Coordinate contractor safety, permit to work systems, and site inductions.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and behavioral safety programs.
• Lead COMAH/Seveso compliance activities and annual reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Risk assessment

Auditing experience

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering

Job description

What makes this a great opportunity?

The primary focus of this role is to provide specialist Environmental, Health & Safety support, guidance, and advice to management and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continual improvement and compliance with Irish legislation and company requirements. The role also involves managing compliance related to the Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC) license and COMAH/SEVESO regulations.

Role Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance (Primary Focus)

• Maintain full compliance with EPA Industrial Emissions (IE) or IPC License conditions.
• Manage environmental monitoring programs (air emissions, effluent, groundwater, noise, waste).
• Prepare and submit statutory environmental reports (AER, PRTR, ELRA, CRAMP).
• Oversee waste management, including hazardous waste, ensuring compliance with Waste Framework Directive.
• Lead sustainability initiatives in energy, water, carbon reduction, and circularity.
• Manage bund integrity, spill prevention, stormwater controls, and environmental incident response.
• Liaise with EPA, Irish Water, Local Authorities, and environmental consultants.
• Maintain environmental aspects/impacts register.

Health & Safety Management

• Ensure compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and all associated regulations.
• Develop and maintain the site Safety Management System aligned with ISO 45001.
• Conduct risk assessments, ATEX zoning reviews, PUWER assessments, and Safe Systems of Work.
• Lead accident/incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage contractor safety, permit to work systems, and site inductions.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and behavioral safety programs.
• Maintain emergency response plans (fire, ethanol vapor, confined space, ammonia, CO₂).
• Oversee chemical safety, COSHH/SDS management, and hazardous substance controls.

COMAH / Seveso III Compliance

• Maintain and update the site's COMAH Safety Report and associated documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Seveso III major accident hazard control requirements.
• Coordinate inspections and audits with the HSA, EPA, and Local Authorities.
• Lead major accident scenario analysis, modelling, and mitigation planning.
• Manage internal and external emergency planning requirements.

Leadership & Culture Development

• Promote a proactive safety and environmental culture across all departments.
• Chair the site EHS Committee and lead cross functional improvement initiatives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all EHS matters.
• Support training, awareness, and engagement programs.
• Governance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Track and report EHS KPIs (TRIR, near misses, audit scores, environmental metrics).
• Prepare monthly reports for senior leadership and corporate EHS teams.
• Lead internal and external audits (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, corporate audits)
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
  3-5 years' experience in EHS compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of Irish EHS legislation including IPPC and COMAH/SEVESO.
• Experience in internal auditing.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of flammable and explosive atmosphere regulations.
• Qualified Risk Assessor.