EHS Specialist

QCS Staffing Ltd; Limerick; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing Ltd in Limerick, Ireland is seeking an EHS Specialist to join a major pharmaceutical expansion on a 12-month contract. You will develop and monitor EHS programs, drive procedures and training, and support safety reviews on site.

The role requires a BS/BA in Health and Safety and extensive EHS experience within pharma/biotech, with focus on hazard controls and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Health and Safety or related field.
• Extensive experience in an EHS role within pharma/biotech.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor EHS programs to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Draft and roll out procedures and training materials and ensure adherence.
• Participate in safety reviews and close action items with follow-up.
• Identify EHS issues and address employee concerns.
• Perform risk assessments (chemical, biological, machinery, area) and recommend controls.

Skills

EHS experience

Regulatory awareness

Education

BS/ BA in Health and Safety or related field

Job description

EHS Specialist – Limerick, Ireland – Initial 12-Month Contract – Life Sciences Ireland is the hive of activity for the Life Sciences Sector at present with global players setting up new and expanding existing manufacturing facilities all over the World. An exciting assignment has arisen to support a global pharmaceutical organisation on a major expansion project based in the picturesque Limerick, on an initial 12-month contract.

What you’ll deliver:

• Develop, implement and monitor environmental, health & safety programs to ensure compliance with all applicable government regulations and company standards and values.
• Drive effective writing/revising/rolling out of accurate operational procedures, training materials and EHS related procedures, ensure all work is subsequently carried out in line with same.
• Participate in process and system walk-downs and the completion of safety reviews with active follow up of action closure.
• Identify and address site EHS issues and employee concerns.
• Perform EHS risk assessments such as: chemical; biological; machinery; area; task specific; and make recommendations to control hazards.

Experience required:

• BS/ BA in Health and Safety or related field
• Extensive experience working in an EHS role within the pharmaceutical/biotech