Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Our client, is a global leader in laboratory testing and scientific research are seeking to recruit an EHS Specialist.

As an EHS Specialist, you will play a crucial tole in maintaining and improving their commitment to safety and sustainability.

Job Summary:

The EHS Specialist will be responsible for implementing and overseeing environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations, minimise risk, and foster a culture of safety within the organisation. This role will involve collaborating with various departments to promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and standards. Monitor environmental performance, conduct audits, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop & implement safety programmes, policies, and procedures to prevent workplace injuries and illness. Conduct rick assessments on this.
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents. and near- misses.
• Manage hazardous waste disposal and recycling programmes. Ensure compliance with waste disposal regulations.
• Develop and deliver key EHS KPI’s for the Dungarven and other sites on a monthly basis.
• Evaluate the EHS performance of contractors and vendors. Ensure they comply with our clients standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety.
• At least 3 years technical experience in EHS and a proven track record of developing compliance programmes, with exposure to chemical and/or biological agents in the Pharmaceutical industry.
• Technical knowledge of OEL’s and product containment
• Understanding of cGMP
• Experience with biological safety officer desirable