Arcadis DPS are seeking an EHS Engineer for a busy Biopharma facility in Sligo on an hourly rate basis. The contract on offer is 12 months in duration with possibility of extension.
Responsibilities
* Ensure that the highest standards of Environmental Health and Safety are maintained throughout the plant in an ever-changing business environment.
* Foster a positive culture of continuous improvement while also ensuring that the site complies with all statutory Employment and EHS related legislation, Corporate Technical Standards and Policies.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant EHS legislation and develop systems and procedures that optimizes the safety, health and environmental performance of the Site.
* Ensure that effective contractor management systems and procedures are followed and maintain Contractor Safety Performance KPI’s.
* Provide direction and support to the site in meeting the requirements of the Global EHS Management and Technical Standards, ISO and other external regulations.
* Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certification.
* Liaise with Managers /Ensure employees are trained to a defined competency standard with all applicable EHS policies and procedures.
* Perform Risk assessments throughout the plant and oversee and monitor training on risk assessments.
* Ensure adequate training is in place to ensure that employees and contractors can perform their roles in compliance with all EHS standards.
* Manage the EHS Assessment of all new chemicals and processes.
* Implement ongoing evaluation of EHS awareness activities and develop continuous improvement on EHS programmes.
* Provide EHS reports to Division and Corporate as requested.
* Support, improve and continuously monitor the Site Emergency Response Plan to ensure it meets the requirements of changing processes.
* Support the Emergency Response Team during an EHS emergency.
* Support EHS activities during construction phases.
* Assist in induction and training of new and/or existing employees.
* Auditing to ensure compliance with safety standards and with the corporate management and technical standards.
* Monitor and achieve environmental targets such as recycling, waste, emissions etc.
* Maintain the Global incident reporting system.
* Maintains and enforces the requirements of the sites environmental licence.
Essential Requirements
* BSc in Occupational Safety & Health Level 8, or equivalent, or a degree in a related discipline is a necessary requirement for this position
Desired Requirements
* Internal Occupational Health and Safety Management System Auditor (ISO 45001 & ISO14001)
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