EHS Specialist

  • Carlow
  • Psc Biotech Ltd
Job Description About PSC Biotech Who we are? PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded in 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with Global operations in Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia and the US, serving 350 clients in more than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions for Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients. ‘Take your Career to a new Level’ PSC Biotech disrupts the conventional consultancy model by aligning our EVP as one of the unique selling point which includes the opportunity to work with the most talented cohort of like-minded professionals operating in the Pharma/ Biotech Industry. We offer a permanent contract of employment giving exposure of working in Top Pharmaceutical client sites in a diverse-cultural work setting. Employee Value Proposition Employees are the “heartbeat” of PSC Biotech, we provide unparalleled empowering career development though Learning & Development in-house training mentorship through constant guidance to facilitate career progression. We believe in creating high performing teams that can exceed our client’s expectations with regards to quality of all scalable and business unit deliverables, staying under budget and ensuring timelines for our deliverables are being met.  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 company’s 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. Requirements 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.  Programs include, but are not limited to: o    Risk assessments o    Contractor management o    Incident investigation o    Emergency response o    Chemical management o    Waste management o    Water & air management o    Ergonomics o    Bio risk o    Equipment & machine safety o    Industrial hygiene o    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.   To excel in this role, you will more than likely have:   ·         Technical bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety or Technical Bachelor’s Degree (Science/Engineering). ·         A 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 in 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 leading teams. ·         Enthusiastic with a strong drive for results. ·         Self-directed, capable of using own initiative to make EHS improvements. ·         Dedicated to maintaining high standards, with the courage and candor to ensure things are done properly onsite – ‘right first time.’ ·         Desire to protect employees and environment with a state-of-the-art facility. #LI-PM3 Requirements 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. Programs include, but are not limited to: o Risk assessments o Contractor management o Incident investigation o Emergency response o Chemical management o Waste management o Water & air management o Ergonomics o Bio risk o Equipment & machine safety o Industrial hygiene o 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. To excel in this role, you will more than likely have: · Technical bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety or Technical Bachelor’s Degree (Science/Engineering). · A 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 in 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 leading teams. · Enthusiastic with a strong drive for results. · Self-directed, capable of using own initiative to make EHS improvements. · Dedicated to maintaining high standards, with the courage and candor to ensure things are done properly onsite – ‘right first time.’ · Desire to protect employees and environment with a state-of-the-art facility. #LI-PM3