EHS Lead

EHS International; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EHS International is seeking an experienced EHS Lead to own Environmental, Health & Safety compliance and performance across operations for a leading organisation. The role focuses on environmental compliance, including EPA Industrial Emissions licensing, COMAH / Seveso III, and broader site safety management.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage audits and regulatory inspections, liaise with authorities, and lead training and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Science or Engineering.
• 3–5 years' experience in an EHS role.
• Strong knowledge of Irish EHS legislation and EPA IE / IPC licensing.
• Understanding of COMAH / Seveso III regulations and major accident hazard management.
• Experience with environmental compliance, internal audits and ISO management systems.
• Knowledge of ATEX regulations and flammable/explosive atmospheres.
• A recognised Risk Assessment qualification.
• Strong communication, organisational and reporting skills.
• The ability to engage with all levels of the business and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EPA Industrial Emissions (IE) / IPC licence requirements and relevant environmental legislation.
• Oversee environmental monitoring, waste management and statutory reporting.
• Drive sustainability initiatives covering energy, water, carbon reduction and waste.
• Manage environmental risks, spill prevention and incident response.
• Liaise with the EPA, Irish Water, Local Authorities and external consultants.
• Maintain the site Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 and Irish legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments, ATEX reviews and implement safe systems of work.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Manage contractor safety, permit-to-work systems and site inductions.
• Deliver safety training and oversee emergency response planning.
• Manage chemical safety and hazardous substance controls.
• Maintain the site's COMAH Safety Report and associated documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Seveso III regulations and major accident hazard requirements.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, audits and emergency planning.
• Support major accident risk assessments and mitigation measures.
• Act as the main point of contact for all EHS matters, providing guidance to management and operational teams.
• Promote a positive EHS culture through training, engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor EHS performance, KPIs and compliance reporting.
• Lead internal and external audits, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Identify opportunities to improve environmental and safety performance across the site.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Audit experience

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Science or Engineering

Job description

EHS International is recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation seeking an experienced EHS Lead to take ownership of Environmental, Health & Safety compliance and performance across its operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an EHS professional to provide specialist guidance to management and operational teams, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation, environmental regulations and company standards.

The role will have a strong focus on environmental compliance, including EPA Industrial Emissions (IE) / IPC licence requirements, alongside responsibility for COMAH / Seveso III compliance and wider site health and safety management.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, maintaining regulatory standards and promoting a proactive EHS culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities of the EHS Lead:

• Ensure compliance with EPA Industrial Emissions (IE) / IPC licence requirements and relevant environmental legislation.
  
• Oversee environmental monitoring, waste management and statutory reporting.
  
• Drive sustainability initiatives covering energy, water, carbon reduction and waste.
  
• Manage environmental risks, spill prevention and incident response.
  
• Liaise with the EPA, Irish Water, Local Authorities and external consultants.
  

Health & Safety Management

• Maintain the site Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 and Irish legislation.
  
• Conduct risk assessments, ATEX reviews and implement safe systems of work.
  
• Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed.
  
• Manage contractor safety, permit-to-work systems and site inductions.
  
• Deliver safety training and oversee emergency response planning.
  
• Manage chemical safety and hazardous substance controls.
  
• Maintain the site's COMAH Safety Report and associated documentation.
  
• Ensure compliance with Seveso III regulations and major accident hazard requirements.
  
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, audits and emergency planning.
  
• Support major accident risk assessments and mitigation measures.
  
• Act as the main point of contact for all EHS matters, providing guidance to management and operational teams.
  
• Promote a positive EHS culture through training, engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Monitor EHS performance, KPIs and compliance reporting.
  
• Lead internal and external audits, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve environmental and safety performance across the site.
  

Required skills and experience of the EHS Lead:

• A degree or relevant qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Science or Engineering.
  
• 3–5 years' experience in an EHS role, ideally within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of Irish EHS legislation and EPA IE / IPC licence requirements.
  
• Understanding of COMAH / Seveso III regulations and major accident hazard management.
  
• Experience with environmental compliance, internal audits and ISO management systems.
  
• Knowledge of ATEX regulations and flammable/explosive atmospheres.
  
• A recognised Risk Assessment qualification.
  
• Strong communication, organisational and reporting skills.
  
• The ability to engage with all levels of the business and drive continuous improvement.
  

What's on offer:

• An opportunity to take ownership of EHS within a leading industrial organisation.
  
• A varied role covering environmental compliance, health and safety and COMAH requirements.
  
• The opportunity to influence EHS strategy and drive improvements across the business.
  
• Direct exposure to senior management and multidisciplinary teams.
  
• A key position where you can make a real impact on environmental and safety performance.
  

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious EHS professional with strong environmental compliance experience who is looking to take the next step in their career and take ownership of a key EHS function.

If you have the technical expertise, leadership skills and passion for maintaining high environmental, health and safety standards, we would love to hear from you. The closing date for all applications will be 12pm midday on Friday 6th of November.