EHS Engineer
- Waterford
- Contract
- Full-time
- Conduct JSAs, risk assessments and assist in machine safety assessments across all site operations.
- Support the team in EHS management and execution of new projects and programs.
- Provide direction and advice to site management in the area of national and EU safety legislation, relevant machinery safety standards and best available techniques.
- Provide EHS expertise for change management process, including review and approval of equipment and machinery modifications from EHS perspective.
- Provide technical safety input to the design and construction of new facilities, automation lines and process equipment.
- Design and implement corporate safety systems with specific emphasis on process safety management, process hazards analysis, industrial hygiene, risk assessment, accident and injury reporting, and change control.
- Develop and implement site occupational health programs.
- Lead and where required support the investigation of EHS incidents/accidents, recommend and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Participate in the development and implementation of site security protocols and procedures.
- Participate in pre-start-up safety reviews, internal and external auditing, site safety inspections and walkdowns.
- Assist the team with the development, documentation and implementation of safe systems of work for manufacturing and maintenance operations.
- Support the development and implementation of key EHS programs in line with legislation/best practice and deliver appropriate EHS training to personnel onsite.
- Promote and support positive and proactive safety culture through engagement with employees and relevant stakeholders.
- Achieve a series of effective EHS KPIs for the site and maintain compliance.
- Participate and support emergency response and business continuity planning.
- Support company quality programs and initiatives.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events and processes.
- Ensure compliance with all learnings from all GMP training events.
- Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.
- Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a GMP production environment, preferably in medical, pharma or technology sector.
- Degree qualified in Automation, Electrical or Process Engineering ideally
- Minimum of Level 6 Certificate in Health & Safety from an accredited institution or Tech IOSH certification, or proven experience in process safety
- Experience in carrying out ergonomic, chemical and occupational noise assessments is highly desirable