EHS Engineer New - Cork

Specific Job Description:

Scope

Due to an exciting expansion at the Cork site, your role will be to reporting to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager, the EHS Engineer will be responsible for leading and implementing high EHS standards and influencing a proactive EHS operating culture.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interpreting all regulatory changes and provide guidance and direction to Cork site operations to ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, IE Licensing and ISO45001/ISO14001 Standard.
• Provide EHS support to a dedicated site Operation to ensure compliance with Lower Tier SEVESO and ATEX requirements.
• Perform EHS assessment/ approval of all process and equipment changes for the Operation.
• Maintain relationships with the EHS team, Operational Area Managers and Functional Managers to develop and implement EHS strategies.
• Working closely with Regulatory Authorities, external and internal key stakeholders and the local management team.
• Seek out opportunities to continuously improve a proactive EHS operating culture.
• Involvement in site and EHS Goals & Objectives, Corporate Responsibility/ Sustainability goals
• Leading Audits and Inspections, compile EHS metrics and KPIs data, trending for Corporate EHS and site Management.
• Maintaining EHS systems (including Chemical Management System, Accident/Incident reporting system, Occupational monitoring etc.) and leading/participation in Root Cause Investigations as required
• Completion of Risk Assessments in conjunction with area experts as required.

Candidates Profile:

• Higher Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent, minimum 3 years post qualification experience required.
• Extensive experience within a regulated manufacturing environment, Life Science or Pharmaceutical experience is desirable.
• Strong experience in chemical management system and machine safety and/or regulatory/ IE Licensing desirable.
• Leadership & organizational skills with ability to influence and motivate colleagues to achieve high performance.
• Highly motivated with a passion for EHS to continuously improve EHS performance by implementing new and innovative ideas.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Competent user of Microsoft packages.