Snr EHS Specialist - Now Hiring!

Zimmer Biomet; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company seeks a Senior EHS Specialist in Galway. The role involves ensuring compliance with ISO standards, conducting risk assessments, and enhancing safety processes. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in EHS within a manufacturing environment and hold relevant degrees.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in an EHS role in a manufacturing environment, preferably medical device.
• Experience working with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Skilled in handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programs, reports, training, audits to comply with environmental and safety laws.
• Conduct risk assessments and site inspections to implement improvements.
• Complete monthly EHS corporate reports.

Skills

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Risk Assessment

Microsoft Office Programs

Education

B.S degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety

B.S degree in Environmental Science

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Galway, Ireland

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

With minimal direction, coordinates the necessary programs, reports, training, audits, and systems in order to comply with all environmental and safety laws and regulations.

How You'll Create Impact

• Assisting with ISO14001 & ISO 45001 Management Systems and ensure that standards and procedures set within these systems are maintained in line with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Quality Functions to implement best in class processes.
• Training and coaching teams on completing risk assessments.
• Conducting Risk Assessment of new processes.
• Review and improvement of Contractor Management Systems.
• Review and improvement of permit to work and lock out tag out processes.
• Review and improvement of new product introduction EHS requirements.
• Process safety review of additive manufacturing processes.
• Review and updating of EHS documentation and procedures.
• Carry out site and facility inspections and audits to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented and work with area leaders to implement improvements.
• Lead and support initiatives to raise awareness and drive a positive culture e.g. Behavioural Based Safety.
• Complete monthly EHS corporate reports.
• Monitor and report on all waste activities such as generation, storage, inventory, transportation, and disposal.

What Makes You Stand Out

• 8-10 years experience in an EHS role in a manufacturing environment, preferably medical device
• B.S degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or equivalent
• Ability to positively influence organizational safety culture across all levels.
• Experience working with and/or implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
• Experience working in additive manufacturing is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
• Disciplined approach to activity and self-managed
• Skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team

Your Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Chemical or Mechanical engineering or science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Travel Expectations

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability