Role Title: EHS Specialist – ISO14001:2015, Industrial Hygiene & Data Management
Location: Galway, Ireland (onsite, 5 days per week)
Contract: Long-term
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced
EHS Specialist
to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of Environmental Health & Safety programs within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role will focus on
ISO14001:2015 implementation
,
industrial hygiene
, and
EHS data management
, while acting as a key advisor to site teams on EHS-related matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement, maintain, and sustain
ISO14001:2015 standards
in partnership with external vendors.
* Act as
SME for Industrial Hygiene
, overseeing risk assessments and monitoring programs.
* Manage
chemical safety
processes, including new chemical introductions, SDS database accuracy, and maintaining the site chemical register.
* Lead and support
emergency response planning
and related training programs.
* Oversee
contractor management and permit-to-work processes
.
* Provide regular reporting on EHS performance metrics, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
* Chair and lead
EHS meetings
, driving compliance and continuous improvement.
* Deliver training in areas such as
chemical awareness, manual handling, contractor safety, and permit-to-work systems
.
* Conduct
walkdowns, audits, and program reviews
to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
* Support investigations, CAPA close-outs, and proactive EHS initiatives.
* Assist in the preparation, review, and rollout of EHS procedures, documentation, and risk assessments.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
* Relevant third-level qualification in
Science, Engineering, or EHS
.
* Minimum
5 years' experience
in EHS within
MedTech, Pharma, or a related regulated industry
.
* Strong knowledge of
ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards
.
* Demonstrated ability to lead
industrial hygiene programs
.
* Proficiency with
EHS software systems
and strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, dashboards).
* Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage across all levels of an organisation.
Desirable:
* Lead auditor qualification in
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001
.
* Manual Handling Instructor certification
.
* Six Sigma experience.
Key Competencies
* Strong communicator and influencer with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Proven ability to
deliver compliance-driven results
in a fast-paced environment.
* Innovative, problem-solving mindset with a focus on
continuous improvement
.
* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
* Flexible, adaptable, and customer-focused.
This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EHS professional to take a leading role in
driving safety culture and compliance
in a dynamic manufacturing setting.