EHS Specialist

PE Global (UK); Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global (UK) is currently seeking an EHS Specialist for a leading multi-national Pharma client in Dundalk, Maryland. The role involves ensuring environmental, health, and safety compliance across manufacturing and R&D operations, integrating EHS principles into engineering projects, and supporting regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field, with an advanced degree preferred, and possess strong technical expertise in managing high-hazard programs and chemical management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certifications highly desirable.
• Experience in high-hazard environments necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EHS compliance across operations.
• Conduct safety reviews and hazard identifications.
• Lead incident investigations and audits.

Skills

EHS compliance

Chemical management

Construction safety management

Industrial Hygiene

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related

Advanced degree (MSc, MEng)

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for an EHS Specialist for a leading multi-national Pharma client based in Dundalk.

This is a contract position.

Role

The EHS Project Engineer ensures environmental, health, and safety compliance across pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D operations. This role integrates EHS principles into engineering projects, supports regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement in safety and sustainability practices. The position requires strong technical expertise in high-hazard programs, chemical management, construction and contractor EHS management within highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Integrate EHS requirements into capital projects, facility upgrades, and process changes.
• Conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and ensure closure of EHS-related actions prior to commissioning.
• Perform field walkdowns to identify hazards and verify engineering controls.
• Support criticality assessments for equipment, utilities, and processes impacting safety and compliance.
• Ensure engineering controls (e.g., LEV, isolators, interlocks) are designed and implemented effectively.
• Support PHA and other PSM related assessments.
• Support PSDP and PSCS responsibilities to ensure compliance under the role of the client.
• Lead development and implementation of High Hazard Programs (e.g., Construction Safety, ATEX, Process Safety Management).
• Support Biosafety programs including containment strategy validation.
• Support Hazardous Waste and Chemical Inventory systems in compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
• Schedule and coordinate Industrial Hygiene Monitoring (air sampling, noise, exposure assessments).
• Support Machine Safety and LOTO programs for equipment installations and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations including HSA and EPA.
• Implementation of Construction, Machinery and other EHS Regulations.
• Prepare for and support regulatory inspections and audits.
• Develop and maintain assigned EHS programs and provide support for other programmes.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Conduct internal audits and support external inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced degree (MSc, MEng) preferred for complex pharmaceutical environment
• Professional certifications are highly desirable.
• ATEX/Machinery or PSM-specific training/certification is a plus.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up to date CV to [e-mail]

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***