Specific Job Description:
Scope
Due to an exciting expansion at the Cork site, your role will be to reporting to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager, the EHS Engineer will be responsible for leading and implementing high EHS standards and influencing a proactive EHS operating culture.
Duties & Responsibilities:
-Interpreting all regulatory changes and provide guidance and direction to Cork site operations to ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, IE Licensing and ISO/ISO Standard.
-Provide EHS support to a dedicated site Operation to ensure compliance with Lower Tier SEVESO and ATEX requirements.
-Perform EHS assessment/ approval of all process and equipment changes for the Operation.
-Maintain relationships with the EHS team, Operational Area Managers and Functional Managers to develop and implement EHS strategies.
-Working closely with Regulatory Authorities, external and internal key stakeholders and the local management team.
-Seek out opportunities to continuously improve a proactive EHS operating culture.
-Involvement in site and EHS Goals & Objectives, Corporate Responsibility/ Sustainability goals
-Leading Audits and Inspections, compile EHS metrics and KPIs data, trending for Corporate EHS and site Management.
-Maintaining EHS systems (including Chemical Management System, Accident/Incident reporting system, Occupational monitoring etc.) and leading/participation in Root Cause Investigations as required
-Completion of Risk Assessments in conjunction with area experts as required.
Candidates Profile:
Requirements
1. Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent, minimum 3 years post qualification experience required.
2. Extensive experience within a regulated manufacturing environment, Life Science or Pharmaceutical experience is desirable.
3. Strong experience in chemical management system and machine safety and/or regulatory/ IE Licensing desirable.
4. Leadership & organizational skills with ability to influence and motivate colleagues to achieve high performance.
5. Highly motivated with a passion for EHS to continuously improve EHS performance by implementing new and innovative ideas.
6. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
7. Competent user of Microsoft packages.