Summary: Morgan Mc Kinley is working in exclusive partnership with our high profile client to assist in the recruitment of an EHS Project Engineer for a biopharmaceutical company in Athlone.
The successful candidate will ensure that EHS principles are integrated into engineering projects, supports regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement in safety and sustainability practice Responsibilities: Integrate EHS requirements into capital projects, facility upgrades, and process changes.
Ensure engineering controls (e.g., LEV, isolators, interlocks) are designed and implemented effectively.
Support design reviews as per projects developments.
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.
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.
Deliver technical EHS training to projects, engineering, operations, and laboratory staff.
Promote safety culture through awareness campaigns and toolbox talks.
Maintain EHS documentation including risk assessments, SOPs, and change control records.
Support PSDP and PSCS responsibilities to ensure compliance under the role of the client.
Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline.
Proven experience supporting capital projects, facility upgrades, and equipment installations with EHS integration.
Experience conducting Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and criticality assessments for new equipment and systems Minimum 10 years of EHS experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or chemical manufacturing environments supporting projects/operations.
Proficient with Construction Safety and associated regulations.
Excellent reporting and communication skills essential.
Ability to conduct and document EHS inspections, audits, and incident investigations.