Environmental Health Safety Specialist

CareerWise Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Galway is seeking a Safety and Environmental Health Specialist. The ideal candidate will implement ISO14001 standards, conduct risk assessments, and provide necessary training. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in EHS, preferably in the MedTech or Pharma industry. Competitive salary and opportunity for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in the environment, health, and safety area.
• Experience ideally in the MedTech or Pharma industry.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain and sustain the ISO14001:2015 Standard.
• Conduct Occupational Hygiene Risk Assessments.
• Maintain the Chemical Register and manage Contractors Management.

Skills

Knowledge of Chemicals and Chemical Safety

Good overall knowledge of legal requirements and best practices in Environment, Health, and Safety

Education

Relevant third level qualification in Science, Engineering or EHS

Job description

THE ROLE

• Implement, maintain and sustain the ISO14001:2015 Standard for the site by working with an external vendor to implement this key requirement for the site.
• Conduct Occupational Hygiene Risk Assessments based on activities performed on the site.
• Work with Consultants to complete Occupational hygiene monitoring and co-ordinate other related activities as required.
• Maintains the Chemical Register for the site and works with the relevant stakeholders to introduce new chemicals to the site.
• Manages the Contractors Management and the Permit to Work Process for the site.
• Provide and develop Chemical Awareness, Manual Handling and EHS Induction Training, Contractor Management, Permit to Work and other Safety Training as required.
• Provide training on the EHS Software System to users and act as site SME.

REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant third level qualification in Science, Engineering or EHS, with at least 5 years’ experience in the environment, health, and safety area, ideally in the MedTech or Pharma industry.
• Good overall knowledge of legal requirements and best practices in Environment, Health, and Safety
• Knowledge of Chemicals and Chemical Safety