Purpose
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.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
Documentation & Reporting
* Maintain EHS documentation including risk assessments, SOPs, and change control records.
* Track and report EHS KPIs including near misses, project status, RAMS and PTW
Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or chemical manufacturing environments supporting projects/operations.
* Proven experience supporting capital projects, facility upgrades, and equipment installations with EHS integration.
* Demonstrated involvement in GMP-regulated operations and cleanroom environments.
* Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline.
* Advanced degree (MSc, MEng) preferred for complex pharmaceutical environment
* Professional certifications are highly desirable.
* ATEX/Machinery or PSM-specific training/certification is a plus.
* Proficient with Construction Safety and associated regulations and requirements.
* Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and implementation.
* Experience conducting Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and criticality assessments for new equipment and systems.
* Familiarity with gas safety and chemical management and compliance.
* Working knowledge in industrial hygiene monitoring (e.g., air sampling, noise)
* Experience managing hazardous waste, chemical inventories, and environmental permitting
* Knowledge of machine safety, LOTO, and Permit to Work systems.
* In-depth understanding of HSA, EPA, and other applicable EHS regulations.
* Experience with PSDP and PSCS requirements
* Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits.