PE Global is currently recruiting for an EHS Specialist for a leading multi-national Pharma client based in Sligo.
This is a contract position.
Responsibilities
* Ensure that the highest standards of Environmental Health and Safety are maintained throughout the plant in an ever-changing business environment.
* Foster a positive culture of continuous improvement while also ensuring that the site complies with all statutory Employment and EHS related legislation, AbbVie Corporate Technical Standards and AbbVie Policies.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant EHS legislation and develop systems and procedures that optimizes the safety, health and environmental performance of the Site.
* Ensure that effective contractor management systems and procedures are followed and maintain Contractor Safety Performance KPI’s.
Requirements
Essential Requirements
* BSc in Occupational Safety & Health Level 8, or equivalent, or a degree in a related discipline is a necessary requirement for this position
* 2-3 years relevant experience
Desired Requirements
* Internal Occupational Health and Safety Management System Auditor (ISO 45001 & ISO14001)
Experience Required
Technical/Business Knowledge -Job Skills/Experience Required
* Provide direction and support to the site in meeting the requirements of the AbbVie Global EHS Management and Technical Standards, ISO and other external regulations.
* Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certification.
* Liaise with Managers /Ensure employees are trained to a defined competency standard with all applicable EHS policies and procedures.
* Perform Risk assessments throughout the plant and oversee and monitor training on risk assessments.
* Ensure adequate training is in place to ensure that employees and contractors can perform their roles in compliance with all EHS standards.
* Manage the EHS Assessment of all new chemicals and processes.
* Implement ongoing evaluation of EHS awareness activities and develop continuous improvement on EHS programmes.
* Provide EHS reports to Division and Corporate as requested.
* Support, improve and continuously monitor the Site Emergency Response Plan to ensure it meets the requirements of changing processes.
* Support the Emergency Response Team during an EHS emergency.
* Support EHS activities during construction phases.
* Assist in induction and training of new and/or existing employees.
* Auditing to ensure compliance with safety standards and with the corporate management and technical standards.
* Monitor and achieve environmental targets such as recycling, waste, emissions etc.
* Maintain the AbbVie Global incident reporting system.
* Maintains and enforces the requirements of the sites environmental licence.
EHS Responsibilities
* Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities.
* Continually be conscious of your own safety and that of others, always complying with safety notices and barriers.
* Report any EHS incidents and/or Near Misses (unsafe acts and conditions) immediately to your supervisor and always raise the event in EHS system.
* Support a culture of EHS excellence by recognizing and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement on EHS system.
* Attend all required EHS training and medical surveillance programs.
* Wear PPE as required.
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***
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