Overview
Abbott Longford, County Longford, Ireland. We currently have an exciting role for an EHS Specialist in our Engineering Department. This position will involve ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental, health, and safety (EHS) legislation and supporting the development and implementation of inclusive systems and procedures that enhance EHS performance. The role promotes awareness across the site and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, aligned with Abbott’s global EHS management standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and oversee EHS programs to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, company standards, and values.
* Design and maintain inclusive EHS training programs, including onboarding for new team members and refresher sessions for existing colleagues.
* Deliver EHS-related training across all levels of the organization.
* Maintain and audit the Environmental and Health & Safety Management System.
* Lead the incident management process, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and resolution.
* Conduct EHS risk assessments (e.g., biological, chemical, ergonomic, equipment, task-based) and recommend hazard controls.
* Coordinate and perform internal EHS audits and inspections, ensuring timely follow-up and closure of actions.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives in environmental management, including energy, water, and waste reduction.
* Implement and monitor the site’s waste management strategy to minimize environmental impact.
* Actively participate in EHS committees such as safety, waste, energy, and DGSA.
* Ensure contractor management complies with legislation and company standards.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with site-specific training requirements.
Education & Experience
* A degree in Environmental Science, Health & Safety, or Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 1 year, ideally 3–5 years, of experience in an EHS role, preferably within a regulated manufacturing environment.
* Experience working as an EHS Specialist or Subject Matter Expert (SME) within a pharmaceutical, chemical, or medical device manufacturing environment.
* Experience with ISO management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
* Strong knowledge of EHS legislation applicable to facilities operating in Ireland and Europe.
* Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and inclusive technical documentation.
Accountability
* Responsible for ensuring uninterrupted operation of facilities and utilities equipment across all areas of the plant.
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