EHS Senior Specialist
– General Safety, High Risk Work & Contractor Management
Location: Dublin
Recruiter: Occupli (on behalf of a multinational pharmaceutical client)
Employment Type: Contract
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced EHS Senior Specialist to join a leading pharmaceutical multinational in Dublin. This role provides expert support in the areas of general safety, high-risk work, and contractor management. The successful candidate will play a key part in maintaining compliance with Irish health, safety, and environmental legislation, while driving the site's safety culture and supporting multiple high-impact projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as subject matter expert (SME) for general safety and high-risk work programmes (e.g., electrical safety, lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space entry).
* Provide safety leadership and guidance for new and ongoing projects.
* Support environmental programmes related to air, water, and waste.
* Participate in safety teams, inspections, audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
* Lead contractor management activities, ensuring safe work practices across site operations.
* Deliver training sessions and contribute to building a strong safety-first culture.
* Drive compliance with relevant Irish legislation, industry best practices, and company standards.
* Track and report performance against EHS objectives and KPIs.
* Partner with cross-functional teams to implement change and ensure effective risk mitigation.
Education & Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in science, Engineering, Environmental, or Occupational Health & Safety discipline (or equivalent).
Experience & Skills
* Minimum 7 years' experience in EHS, engineering, or operations within the pharmaceutical, chemical, biotech, petrochemical, or related process industries.
* Strong knowledge of Irish health, safety, and environmental regulations.
* Demonstrated expertise in high-risk work programmes and contractor management.
* Experience supporting multiple projects and managing change initiatives.
* Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver results.
* A proactive, safety-first mindset with a track record of driving EHS improvements.
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to work with a global pharmaceutical leader.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* A role with high visibility, responsibility, and impact.
* A chance to influence EHS culture in a world-class manufacturing environment.