Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Regulation
* Ensure full compliance with all Irish and EU environmental laws, EPA licence conditions, and local authority requirements.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of environmental legislation and communicate relevant updates to site management.
* Liaise with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), local authorities, and other regulatory bodies as required.
* Prepare and submit required environmental reports (e.g. AER – Annual Environmental Report, PRTR, waste returns).
Environmental Management Systems
* Develop, implement, and maintain the site’s Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001.
* Conduct internal audits and support external certification audits.
* Identify and manage environmental risks and opportunities to support sustainability targets.
Resource Management & Sustainability
* Monitor and report on resource usage including energy, water, and raw materials.
* Develop and implement waste minimisation, recycling, and circular economy initiatives.
* Lead carbon reduction and sustainability projects in line with corporate ESG goals and national climate action plans.
Pollution Prevention & Control
* Oversee systems for the control of emissions to air, water, and land.
* Manage waste streams in compliance with the Waste Management Act and company procedures.
* Ensure correct storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Training & Awareness
* Provide environmental training and awareness programmes to employees and contractors.
* Promote environmental culture and continuous improvement across all departments.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
* Maintain accurate environmental data and KPIs.
* Analyse trends, propose corrective actions, and present reports to management.
* Support corporate sustainability reporting (e.g. CDP, GRI, or CSRD disclosures).
Qualifications & Experience
* Essential:
* Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in an environmental role, ideally within manufacturing or industrial operations.
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