Health and Safety Specialist

• Integrate EHS requirements into capital projects, facility upgrades, and process changes.
• Conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and ensure closure of EHS-related actions prior to commissioning.
• Perform field walkdowns to identify hazards and verify engineering controls.
• Support criticality assessments for equipment, utilities, and processes impacting safety and compliance.
• Lead development and implementation of High Hazard Programs (e.g., Construction Safety, ATEX, Process Safety Management).
• Support Biosafety programs including containment strategy validation.
• Support Hazardous Waste and Chemical Inventory systems in compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
• Schedule and coordinate Industrial Hygiene Monitoring (air sampling, noise, exposure assessments).
• Support Machine Safety and LOTO programs for equipment installations and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations including HSA and EPA.
• Implementation of Construction, Machinery and other EHS Regulations.
• Develop and maintain assigned EHS programs and provide support for other programmes.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Deliver technical EHS training to projects, engineering, operations, and laboratory staff.
• Promote safety culture through awareness campaigns and toolbox talks.
• Documentation & Reporting

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline.
• Professional certifications are highly desirable.
• ATEX/Machinery or PSM-specific training/certification is a plus.
• A minimum of 5 years of EHS experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or chemical manufacturing environments supporting projects/operations.
• Proven experience supporting capital projects, facility upgrades, and equipment installations with EHS integration.
• Demonstrated involvement in GMP-regulated operations and cleanroom environments.
• Proficient with Construction Safety and associated regulations and requirements.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and implementation.
• Experience conducting Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and criticality assessments for new equipment and systems.
• Proficient in field walkdowns, hazard identification, and verification of engineering controls.
• In-depth understanding of HSA, EPA, and other applicable EHS regulations.
• Experience with PSDP and PSCS requirements

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