Senior Recruitment Consultant @ PE Global | Recruitment Consultant Science & Engineering
PE Global is currently recruiting for an EHS Specialist for a leading multi-national Pharma client based in Dundalk.
This is a contract position.
Role:
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:
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
Requirements:
* 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.
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.
Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up to date CV to niamh.mcdonald@peglobal.net
***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***
Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland
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