Environmental Health & Safety Specialist For major Pharmaceutical company in Carlow Seeking an experienced Safety & Environmental Specialist to join the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team. You will provide technical guidance to the organization to ensure compliance with legal requirements related to EHS as well as the companys corporate standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines related to EHS and industry best practices. You will also ensure in conjunction with the EHS team that all health and safety regulatory requirements on the site are upheld to the highest standard. EHS experience in Biologics / Pharmaceutical is ideal but we will consider experience from other highly regulated industries. We are most interested in your demonstrable track record of success in the environmental health and safety sector. Bring energy, knowledge, and innovation to carry out the following: Develop and implement EHS programs to ensure compliance with local legislation, standards, and industry best practices. Risk assessments Contractor management Incident investigation Emergency response Chemical management Waste management Water & air management Ergonomics Bio risk Equipment & machine safety Industrial hygiene High risk work e.g., hot work, confined space entry, work at height, etc. Assist operational departments in achieving and establishing compliance. Demonstrate leadership and a strong desire to protect employees, our community, and the environment in this world-class facility leading with a safety first mindset. Prepare reports to site, divisional and/or corporate management and regulatory agencies. Evaluate all EHS applicable requirements for any new projects and processes (along with other site departments where necessary) as well as changes in the existing processes and installation. In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have: Technical Bachelor Degree in Environmental Health & Safety or Technical Bachelors Degree (Science/Engineering). Post-grad EHS qualification would be a plus. Ideally 3+ years EHS experience in Pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industry. Proven track record of success in the environmental health and safety sector. Experience on supporting multiple activities/projects. Ability to influence others across Departments. Technically strong with understanding of a variety of EHS topics. Innovative & Compliance-minded, with the drive to go seek out necessary information. Safety First mind-set. Team player, capable of working within a multi functionary team environment; and to periodically lead teams. Skills: Health & Safety Environmental Management Pharmaceutical Manufacturing