Summary: A leading Biopharma company in Limerick is seeking a Projects Safety Advisor ensuring compliance with EHS requirements, supporting project teams on site, and ensuring that documentation, procedures, and quality standards are fully implemented and adhered to.
Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programmes across all CAPEX projects.
Provide EHS support and oversight to project teams, ensuring compliance with company standards, Irish legislation, and industry best practice.
Participate in all project phases, offering guidance on design-stage safety, construction activities, commissioning, and handover.
Develop, review, and maintain project EHS documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work, and project safety files.
Identify project-related hazards and design suitable control measures, ensuring risks are effectively communicated and implemented.
Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and performance reviews to monitor compliance and drive continuous improvement.
Liaise with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with EHS requirements and verify accurate documentation.
Support the creation and review of Construction EHS Plans in collaboration with Project Managers.
Deliver EHS training, briefings, and toolbox talks to project engineers, managers, and contractors as required.
Contribute to incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Promote a proactive safety culture within the Projects Group by driving engagement, awareness, and accountability.
Responsible for regulatory submissions to the HSA.
Qualifications & Experience: Third-level qualification in Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years experience in an EHS role, ideally within the biopharma, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sector.
PSCS and PSDP experience a distinct advantage.
Proactive approach to risk management, with a focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.