Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Occupli Limited; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to provide vital support in ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. This role emphasizes the importance of managing EHS programs, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to statutory legislation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the pharmaceutical or biosafety industry, with a proven track record in leading teams and conducting root cause analyses. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and strategic thinking, and play a crucial role in driving continuous improvements in EHS practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in pharmaceutical/biosafety industry with regulatory experience.
• Degree in Science or Engineering required, postgraduate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on EHS programmes and compliance.
• Coordinate environmental controls and manage risk assessments.
• Develop training programmes and conduct accident investigations.

Skills

EHS Management

Root Cause Analysis

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Science, Engineering or Health & Safety

Postgraduate in Health & Safety

Job description

Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Occupli are recruiting a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist in the Northeast Coast of Ireland.

Responsible for providing technical support on Environmental, Health and Safety programmes, and provide support to environmental, health and safety issues within Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, reporting to EHS Lead.

Contract Role.

• Compliance with statutory legislation and internal policies and procedures.
• Coordinate environmental controls and ensure compliance with IPC license.
• Ensure records are maintained.
• Chemical-based risk assessments.
• Manufacturing lines assessments.
• Oversight of risk assessment program.
• Liaise with external EHS Agencies e.g., EPA. Ensure compliance with all environmental licenses.
• Coordinate site environmental waste management and drive continuous improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Battery, WEEE and Waste Packaging Directives for Europe.
• Risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures.
• Implement and update EHS control procedures.
• Develop training programmes on EHS, strong communication and coaching.
• Accident investigations and generate reports. (Root cause analysis)
• Perform all duties in accordance with GMP requirements, SOPs and controlled documents.
• Additional ad hoc tasks and responsibilities at the discretion of the EHS Division Lead.

Requirements

Education/Qualifications:

• Degree in Science, Engineering and/or Health & Safety is required (Level 8).
• Postgraduate in Health & Safety as a minimum (Level 9).

Knowledge/Experience:

• 5+ years related pharmaceutical/biosafety industry experience – is required and experience working within a regulatory environment is required.
• Demonstrate experience in managing EHS Teams either within the Department or as part of a program initiative.
• Leading Root Cause investigations.
• Attention to detail and sound scientific problem solving will be fundamental to this role with a minimum 3-4 years of experience in an Occupational Health and Safety role in a manufacturing or process industry.
• Bio Safety experience.
• Have a strategic mindset, seeing ahead to future possibilities.
• Be innovative.

Preferred:

• Previous start-up experience or Biotechnology Industrial experience would be desirable.
• Implementing an EHS Management System – procedures, training and coaching of departments to ensure compliance.
• Previous experience with Regulatory Authority such as Irish Water, H.S.A and EPA.