EHSS Professional
Summary:
An EHS Professional is required for a biopharmaceutical company in Athlone. The company is undergoing considerable development of facilities and utilities and equipment installation. The successful candidate will ensure that EHS principles are integrated into engineering projects, construction management and will ensure regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement in health and safety practice. The role is within the EHSS team and reports to the Associate Director of EHSS
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring compliance of Construction, Machinery and company EHS Regulations, guidelines and standards.
- Integrate EHS requirements into capital projects, facility upgrades, and process changes.
- Ensure compliance with EHS regulations including HSA and EPA.
- 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 as required. Manage these within the EHS safety portal.
- Conduct construction audits and support external inspections.
- Prepare management reports / KPIs / input into contractor forum
- Deliver technical EHS training to projects, engineering, operations, and laboratory staff.
- Promote safety culture through awareness campaigns and toolbox talks.
- Maintain EHS documentation including risk assessments, SOPs, and change control.
- Support for PSCS responsibilities to ensure compliance under the role of the client.
- Support W3 walks and Pre Start Up Safety Reviews
- Support Commissioning and Qualification
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline.
- Proven experience supporting capital projects, facility upgrades, and equipment installations with EHS integration.
- Experience conducting Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and criticality assessments for new equipment and systems
- Minimum 10 years of EHS experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or chemical manufacturing environments supporting projects/operations.
- Proficient with Construction Safety and associated regulations.
- Excellent reporting and communication skills essential.
- Ability to conduct and document EHS inspections, audits, and incident investigations
