Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is to lead and execute environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, regulatory interfacing, impact assessment, monitoring, and continuous improvement programs for a pharmaceutical manufacturing site operating under an Integrated Environmental Licence (IEL).
The role ensures full compliance with Irish and EU environmental legislation, supports permitting and statutory reporting obligations, drives continuous improvement in environmental performance, and embeds best-in-class environmental stewardship across site operations.
Key Contributions
Environmental Compliance & IEL Management
Act as the Site SME for the Integrated Environmental Licence (IEL) and associated regulatory permits.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of IEL conditions, monitoring requirements (e.g., emission limit values, water discharge parameters), and compliance obligations.
Prepare, review, and submit statutory reports to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and relevant authorities, including Annual Environmental Reports (AERs).
Serve as the primary site contact for the EPA and local authorities during inspections, audits, and licence reviews.
Implement and maintain Environmental Management System (EMS) processes in line with ISO ***** standards and governance requirements.
Environmental Monitoring & Control
Develop, implement, and oversee environmental monitoring programs covering air, water, noise, soil, waste, and energy.
Analyse and interpret environmental data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for corrective and preventive actions.
Provide technical guidance on emissions control technologies, including abatement systems, wastewater pre-treatment, and air filtration.
Impact Assessment & Project Support
Lead or support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environmental Risk Assessments (ERAs) for process changes, capital projects, and site expansions.
Partner with Engineering, EHS, and Project teams to embed environmental requirements into design, construction, and commissioning phases.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and process improvements that deliver environmental and sustainability benefits.
Waste & Resource Management
Lead site waste management strategies, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste, pharmaceutical residues, and by-products.
Drive waste minimisation, recycling, recovery, and compliant disposal initiatives.
Promote resource efficiency initiatives focused on water conservation, energy optimisation, and material reuse.
Environmental Training & Culture
Develop and deliver environmental awareness and compliance training for operations, maintenance, and support functions.
Mentor junior EHS professionals and cross-functional teams on environmental best practices.
Champion sustainable behaviours and continuous improvement across the site.
Sustainability & Continuous Improvement
Support site and corporate sustainability objectives, including carbon reduction, water stewardship, and circular economy initiatives.
Collaborate with global and regional teams on sustainability reporting and performance metrics.
Lead and contribute to environmental improvement projects with measurable outcomes (e.g., emissions reduction, effluent load reduction).
EHS Leadership & Governance
Actively foster, in collaboration with colleagues, a strong safety and environmental culture where EHS is embedded as a core business value.
Provide EHS expertise and guidance to Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations teams, including risk assessments and management reviews.
Implement standardised and robust EHS programmes aligned with best practices and continuous improvement principles.
Undertake additional duties as required by the Head of EHS or Site Leadership Team.
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