Senior Principal/Manager at Thor Life Sciences - Ireland and Dach
JOB PURPOSE: The Senior Process EHS engineer will lead and manage all Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) aspects of a critical technology transfer project at a biopharmaceutical manufacturing site. The role requires a highly skilled specialist who can ensure compliance, identify and mitigate risks, and implement safety and containment strategies in line with organizational and regulatory requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide leadership and expertise in managing EHS-related activities during the transfer of a new technology to the site.
* Act as the key liaison between manufacturing, engineering, project teams, and external stakeholders for EHS matters.
* Support and coordinate Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP), and Layers of Protection Analyses (LOPA).
* Develop and ensure the correct and timely closure of corrective or preventive actions resulting from these analyses.
* Oversee Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessments to ensure that critical safety instrumented systems are adequately implemented.
* Ensure effective chemical handling, containment, and relevant process safety strategies are in place.
* Manage EHS aspects of change controls within the project, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory standards.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with ATEX regulations and implement corresponding controls.
* Provide support to meet environmental compliance, ensuring all applicable legislation is adhered to during and post-transfer.
* Identify opportunities for improved environmental controls within the project scope.
* Deliver EHS training to project teams.
* Communicate EHS updates, risks, and progress to key stakeholders and senior management.
GENERAL EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Participate fully in any crossfunctional training initiatives.
* Foster, in cooperation with other TIL staff, an ethos of continuous improvement where CI is accepted as an integral part of the overall business.
* Ensure timely completion of all SOP, reading, training and assessment.
* Other duties as required and directed by the Manager, Finance or other Officer appointed by the Board of Directors.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor’s or advanced degree in EHS, Chemical Engineering, or related field
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA:
* Proven experience in process safety roles within biopharma, chemical, or process industries.
* Demonstrated experience in activities such as PHA, HAZOP, and LOPA.
* Hands-on knowledge of ATEX, SIL, and chemical containment practices.
* Solid understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices for EHS in a bio/pharma setting.
* Experience in handling hazardous chemicals and assessing/implementing containment strategies.
* Adept in change management processes, documentation, and action closure.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Product Management and Quality Assurance
* Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research
Note: This description reflects the role responsibilities and requirements but excludes extraneous site notices or unrelated postings.
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