Senior EHSS Project Specialist
Summary:
EHS Project Engineer is required for a biopharmaceutical company in Athlone. The successful candidate will ensure that EHS principles are integrated into engineering projects, supports regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement in safety and sustainability practice
Responsibilities:
- Integrate EHS requirements into capital projects, facility upgrades, and process changes.
- Ensure engineering controls (e.g., LEV, isolators, interlocks) are designed and implemented effectively.
- Support design reviews as per projects developments.
- Ensure compliance with EHS regulations including HSA and EPA.
- Implementation of Construction, Machinery and other EHS Regulations.
- 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.
- Conduct internal audits and support external inspections.
- 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 records.
- Support PSDP and PSCS responsibilities to ensure compliance under the role of the client.
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.
