EHS Project Engineer

Asset Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company based in Dundalk is seeking an EHS Project Engineer to maintain compliance and integrate EHS principles into engineering projects. Candidates should have a BSc in Environmental Engineering or related fields, along with 5+ years of experience in EHS roles within regulated environments. The position involves supporting safety practices and managing hazardous materials effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience in regulated environments.
• Proven experience with EHS integration in capital projects.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste and chemical management.

Responsibilities

• Integrate EHS requirements into engineering projects.
• Conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews and ensure compliance.
• Track and report EHS KPIs and incidents.

Skills

EHS compliance

Environmental Engineering

Chemical management

Construction EHS oversight

Process Safety Management

Education

BSc in Environmental Engineering or related

MSc or MEng preferred

Job description

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EHS Project Engineer

Exciting opportunity for a EHS Project Engineer with our client, a pharmaceutical company based in Dundalk.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance across pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D operations. This role involves integrating EHS principles into engineering projects, supporting regulatory adherence, and promoting continuous improvement in safety and sustainability practices. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise in high-hazard programs, chemical management, and construction and contractor EHS oversight within highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Integrate EHS requirements into capital projects, facility upgrades, and process changes.
• Conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and ensure closure of EHS-related actions prior to commissioning.
• Ensure engineering controls (e.g., LEV, isolators, interlocks) are designed and implemented effectively.
• Perform field walkdowns to identify hazards and verify engineering controls.
• Support criticality assessments for equipment, utilities, and processes impacting safety and compliance.
• Assist in Biosafety programs including containment strategy validation.
• Contribute to PHA and other PSM related assessments.
• Facilitate PSDP and PSCS responsibilities to ensure compliance under the role of the client.
• Lead development and implementation of High Hazard Programs (e.g., Construction Safety, ATEX, Process Safety Management).
• Track and report EHS KPIs including near misses, project status, RAMS and PTW.
• Support Hazardous Waste and Chemical Inventory systems in compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.

Requirements

• BSc in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a similar technical discipline.
• Advanced degree (MSc, MEng) preferred for complex pharmaceutical environment.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or chemical manufacturing environments supporting projects/operations.
• Proven experience supporting capital projects, facility upgrades, and equipment installations with EHS integration.
• Experience managing hazardous waste, chemical inventories, and environmental permitting.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and implementation.
• Experience conducting Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and criticality assessments for new equipment and systems.
• Familiarity with gas safety and chemical management and compliance.