EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist - Pharma - Sligo, Ireland - 12 monthsLocated on the picturesque west coast of Ireland, our Global pharmaceutical client is looking for EHS Specialist to join their state of the art pharmaceutical facility. Located in the historic province of Connacht neighbouring the pond that is the Atlantic Ocean, breeds a mix of Irish culture and modernisation in the popular seaside town rife with bars, restaurants and water sports. Responsibilities: Support the establishment of an EHS management system for site operations.Implement an effective EHS risk assessment process across the site, ensuring appropriate control measures are in place.Develop, promote and drive the maintenance of a strong, pro-active health & safety culture on the site.Lead incident investigations to ensure root cause is identified and appropriate corrective and preventive actions are identified and tracked to closure.Coordinate site environmental management programme, reporting regularly and driving continuous improvement initiatives.Support the environmental license process and ensure compliance with statutory legislation and internal policies and procedures.Assess training needs analysis, support the development of the EHS training programme and deliver associated training as required.Coordinate activities regarding procurement, supply, provision and maintenance of safety equipment ensuring compliance to relevant standards.Develop PPE management process for selection, approval and procurement.Update the Permit to work programme and associated high risk work activities.Co-ordinate and develop the site Emergency Response programme. Requirements: It is essential that the successful candidate has excellent knowledge of EHS legislation and demonstrated application of same through risk assessment processes.Strong ability to conduct risk assessments in a manufacturing environment.Minimum 10 years’ experience in an Environment, Health and Safety role in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or similar.Experience working in a Bio Safety Level 2 manufacturing environment is preferable.Experience working in a start-up facility environment is an advantageExperience of EHS management systems including e.g. ISO or ISO Experience in IED license requirements and environmental management is desirableStrong knowledge of EHS management systems & IPC license requirementIf this role is of interest to you, please apply now!