Senior EHS Specialist

Johnson & Johnson; Cork; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

12-month contract

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Little Island, Cork is seeking a Senior EHS Specialist to lead environmental programmes, ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate and industry requirements, and advise teams on EH&S matters on site.

This 12-month contract requires a third-level qualification in Environmental/Science/Engineering or EH&S with 5+ years’ experience, strong regulatory knowledge (EPA, IED), and a proactive, collaborative approach to sustainability, audits and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A relevant third level qualification in Environmental, Science, Engineering or EH&S, with at least 5 years' experience.
• Knowledge of Environmental and Dangerous Goods regulations and dealing with regulatory agencies (EPA, Local Authorities).
• Experience in Pharma industry or equivalent.
• ISO14001 and ISO45001 knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental matters relating to the Industrial Emissions Licence and monitoring requirements.
• Primary site contact for the EPA.
• Ensure 100% site compliance with legislation and J&J EHS standards (Environmental and Dangerous Goods).
• Prepare EHS reports for internal and external groups (EPA annual reporting, Corporate reporting).
• Oversee Wastewater treatment Plant and Carbon Abatement System improvements.
• Ensure monitoring and calibrations as per Licence and other requirements.
• Own Environmental budget including Waste and Outside Services.
• Supervise wastewater laboratory per EPA guidelines and good laboratory practice.
• Manage Total Waste Management Contract for the site.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses; drive preventative actions.
• Lead or participate in audits and programme reviews for compliance.
• Maintain EH&S communication and training programs; update policies as required.
• Support evolution of site EH&S and sustainability culture.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

ISO14001/ISO45001

Pharma industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/EH&S

Job description

Senior EHS Specialist

Location: Little Island , Cork Duration: 12 Months Hours: 39 hours Reporting to the EHS Manager, the Senior EH&S Specialist (Environmental) will Lead the design, implementation, maintenance and review of Environmental programmes to ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate and industry requirements. We in EH&S act as advisors to all teams on site in relation to EH&S matters.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of all environmental matters relating to the Industrial Emissions (IED) Licence ensuring monitoring requirements are adhered to for environmental emissions (air, groundwater, noise, wastewater and surface water).
• Primary site contact for the EPA.
• Responsible for ensuring that systems are in place to maintain 100% site compliance with all relevant legislation & J&J EHS standards (for Environmental and Dangerous Goods).
• Responsible for the preparation of EHS reports as required for both internal and external groups e.g. J&J Corporate reporting requirements, EPA annual reporting for the IE Licence.
• Overall responsibility (system owner) for the site abatement systems including the onsite Wastewater treatment Plant and Carbon Abatement System - lead improvements of abatement equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring monitoring and calibrations requirements are performed as per Licence and other requirements.
• Owner of the Environmental budget including Waste and Outside Services.
• Supervisor of the wastewater laboratory ensuring it’s operated in accordance with the EPA guidelines and good laboratory practice.
• Responsible for the Total Waste Management Contract for the site.
• Direct reports include Environmental Specialist and Waste Technical Representative.
• Lead Incident investigation, determining root cause analysis and developing preventative actions.
• Lead or key participant in audits and programme reviews to ensure compliance with environmental permits, plans, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure there are effective EH&S Compliance communication & training program for EH&S activities in addition to updating policies and procedures as/when required.
• Support continued evolution of site EH&S, compliance and Sustainability culture through effective communication and participation.
• Perform to high standards at all times in compliance with Credo and EH&S Standards.

How to Succeed

• A relevant third level qualification in Environmental, Science, Engineering or EH&S, with at least 5 years' experience.
• Good overall knowledge of legal requirements and best practices in both Environmental and Dangerous Goods along with previous experience in dealing with regulatory agencies (EPA, Local Authorities etc.)
• Strong EHS general/technical knowledge and experience in the Pharma industry or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly proactive, mature judgement and decision making ability
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Self-directed & demonstrated efficient work methods, problem solving skills & ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Previous experience working to ISO14001 and ISO45001 international standards
• Strong collaborator with a proven track and a strong networker able of leveraging EHS&S expertise on and off site.

Benefits

• This role offers a very competitive hourly rate.
• This contract will run for 12 months.

Application Process

To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means "You Belong".