Environmental Health & Safety Engineer The EHS Project Engineer ensures environmental, health, and safety compliance across pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D operations.
This role integrates EHS principles into engineering projects, supports regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement in safety and sustainability practices.
The position requires strong technical expertise in high-hazard programs, chemical management, construction and contractor EHS management within highly regulated environments.
Project Support & Integration Integrate EHS requirements into capital projects, facility upgrades, and process changes.
Conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and ensure closure of EHS-related actions prior to commissioning.
Perform field walkdowns to identify hazards and verify engineering controls.
Support criticality assessments for equipment, utilities, and processes impacting safety and compliance.
Ensure engineering controls (e.g., LEV, isolators, interlocks) are designed and implemented effectively.
Support PHA and other PSM related assessments.
Support PSDP and PSCS responsibilities to ensure compliance under the role of the client.
Technical EHS Expertise Lead development and implementation of High Hazard Programs (e.g., Construction Safety, ATEX, Process Safety Management).
Support Biosafety programs including containment strategy validation.
Support Hazardous Waste and Chemical Inventory systems in compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
Schedule and coordinate Industrial Hygiene Monitoring (air sampling, noise, exposure assessments).
Support Machine Safety and LOTO programs for equipment installations and maintenance.
Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with EHS regulations including HSA and EPA.
Implementation of Construction, Machinery and other EHS Regulations.
Prepare for and support regulatory inspections and audits.
Safety & Environmental Programs Develop and maintain assigned EHS programs and provide support for other programmes.
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Conduct internal audits and support external inspections.
Experience, Knowledge & Skills Experience: o Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or chemical manufacturing environments supporting projects/operations.
o Proven experience supporting capital projects, facility upgrades, and equipment installations with EHS integration.
o Demonstrated involvement in GMP-regulated operations and cleanroom environments.
Qualifications & Education o Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline.
o Advanced degree (MSc, MEng) preferred for complex pharmaceutical environment Certifications: o Professional certifications are highly desirable.
o ATEX/Machinery or PSM-specific training/certification is a plus.
Skills: Health & Safety GMP ATEX Pharmaceutical Process Safety