Health and Safety Engineer

CREGG; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational Medical Device company in Galway seeks an experienced EHS Engineer II to ensure EHS readiness and compliance with EHS regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Health & Safety and at least 3 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, preferably in medical devices. This hybrid role includes safety training management and risk programme implementation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in manufacturing, ideally medical device or pharmaceutical.
• Experience in Chemical and Biological Safety is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EHS readiness for new projects and initiatives.
• Conduct EHS design reviews of equipment and facilities.
• Manage and coordinate the company’s safety training needs analysis.
• Lead the development and implementation of risk management programmes.
• Create, review, and update Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Develop and deliver health promotion programmes across the business.
• Maintain compliance with EHS regulations.
• Advise and support safety representatives and committees.

Skills

Behavioural safety change

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

Degree in Health & Safety

Job description

EHS Engineer II – Hybrid Join a leading multinational Medical Device company based in Galway. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EHS professional to develop their career in a dynamic and innovative environment. Candidates should bring at least 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, manufacturing, or chemical/biological safety.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail] or 086 1901346

Role Overview

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 39-hour week, early finish at 1pm on Fridays

Hybrid Model: 2 days remote working per week

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure EHS readiness for new projects and initiatives
• Conduct EHS design reviews of equipment and facilities
• Manage and coordinate the company’s safety training needs analysis
• Lead the development and implementation of risk management programmes
• Create, review, and update Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Develop and deliver health promotion programmes across the business
• Maintain compliance with EHS regulations, ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO50001, and global EHS standards
• Advise and support safety representatives and committees
• Review and approve site safety permits
• Oversee chemical management and industrial hygiene (IH) programmes
• Participate in safety walks and internal audits
• Manage chemical inventory and support waste management initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional teams to promote strong EHS culture and behaviours

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree/qualification in Health & Safety with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in manufacturing (ideally medical device or pharmaceutical)
• Experience in Chemical and Biological Safety (advantageous)
• Proven ability to drive behavioural safety change
• Strong communication and influencing skills across all organisational levels