Senior EHS Specialist — On-Site Semiconductor Fab

Watlow; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Job summary

Watlow in Ireland is seeking a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to join our on-site team at a leading semiconductor facility in Co. Kildare.

The role is full-time and on-site, focusing on ensuring safety during installations, risk assessments, and incident investigations in a demanding cleanroom environment. You will conduct site walks, deliver safety training, manage PPE, and work closely with the customer’s EHS teams to maintain compliant and practical safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant course in Health and Safety (NFQ Level 7 or above, Level 8 advantageous)
• At least 3 years’ EHS experience, ideally in semiconductor manufacturing or construction
• Good knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and EHS requirements
• Valid Safe Pass, manual handling and working-at-heights training
• Willingness to work fully on-site at the customer facility

Responsibilities

• Carry out site walks, inspections and risk assessments (pre-task and 5x5) for new installations and non-routine work
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks; update site procedures and policies
• Oversee working at heights safety (ladder certification, scaffolding checks, harness use)
• Manage PPE purchasing and safety updates with the customer
• Investigate accidents and incidents, implement corrective actions and report to authorities (HSA)

Skills

Site inspections

Risk assessments

Safety training

Incident investigations

Pre-task/5x5 assessments

Education

Health and Safety degree/L5–L7 NFQ

Job description

Watlow in Ireland is seeking a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to join our on-site team at a leading semiconductor facility in Co. Kildare.

The role is full-time and on-site, focusing on ensuring safety during installations, risk assessments, and incident investigations in a demanding cleanroom environment. You will conduct site walks, deliver safety training, manage PPE, and work closely with the customer’s EHS teams to maintain compliant and practical safety procedures.