Senior EHSS Project Specialist

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.

• 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.