Ehs Specialist

Need a technical degree and experience in a pharma environment - non negotiable

ROLE TITLE: EH&S SPECIALIST - Projects

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Provide EH&S project support for projects at the Cork site.
• Acts as an SME and advisor to all project teams on site in relation to EHS legislation and CLIENT EH&S Standards.

GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary role –

• Conduct EHS Impact Assessments (IA) as part of Management of Change process to ensure that all EHS requirements and CLIENT standards are incorporated
• Implement CLIENT ‘EH&S by Design’ & OneCSS as required for projects
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, 3D model reviews, JSAs, noise /IH/ergonomics / WRAPs (machine safety) assessments, FATs / SATs, and walkdowns as required
• Support IA action closure & tracking
• Perform periodic walkdowns / audits / programme reviews to ensure compliance with PTW requirements, IED licence, SOPs & regulatory requirements.
• Collating and reporting of relevant metrics / KPIs
• Lead / participate in incident / accident investigations & root cause analyses (RCA)
• PTW Improvements – work with other functions to drive improvements in the site PTW process

This is not an exhaustive, comprehensive listing of job functions. May perform other duties as assigned.

• She/he will have a strong EHS general/technical knowledge and experience in the Bio/Pharma industry or equivalent, be a strong effective communicator with all stakeholders.
• She/he will be a strong collaborator with a proven track and a strong networker able of leveraging EHS&S expertise on and off site.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate as part of a team is critical.
• Customer focus
• Innovative
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent presentation and training skills
• Strong Influencing skills
• Attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills
• Results and performance driven
• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Availability and willingness to travel on company business
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with colleagues regarding EHS issues

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience working to ISO14001 and ISO45001 international standards, preferably within a Biopharma/pharmaceutical or related environment is required.

ESSENTIAL:

• A relevant third level qualification in Science, Engineering or EHS, with at least 5 years’ experience in the environment, health and safety area is a prerequisite for the position.
• Good overall knowledge of legal requirements and best practices in both Environment and Safety
• Creates dashboards, power-point presentations and can track and trend KPI’s, assembling information into clearly written reports, documented findings or recommendations and communicate this progress in easily understandable manner to all stakeholders.

DESIRABLE:

• Machine safety experience would be a distinct advantage
• Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills
• A flexible approach, good priority setting skills and ability to deal with multiple tasks

KEY INDIVIDUAL LEADER COMPETENCIES:

A strong communicator & influencer who is credible, self-assured and highly capable of negotiating successful outcomes with site stakeholders (managers, leads, contractors, front line workers).

• Demonstrates ability to work with teams and individuals
• Proven track record of delivering agreed-upon expectations.
• Builds strong productive lasting relationships
• S/he will have strong technical skills and the ability to explain complex issues and requirements in an easily understood manner
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the necessary capabilities to understand and find solutions for complex technical/regulatory issues
• Asserts personal ideas and opinions using persuasion to influence others
• Seeks opportunities to grow and develop professionally
• Uses best practices to improve business operations
• Holds self-accountable for compliant and flawless execution
• Takes personal responsibility for decisions that successfully build customer value
• Effectively manages and adapts to change
• Demonstrates the courage to stand alone on ideas and opinions that differ from others
• Listens effectively and remains open to other’s ideas.
• Works effectively with people that have diverse styles, talents and ideas
• Maintains the highest standards of ethical behaviour
• Treats people with dignity and respect

SIGNIFICANT SAFETY OR WORKING CONSIDERATIONS:

• Comply with the requirements of the company’s Environmental, Health & Safety Policy, Safety
• Statement, associated EHS Procedures and duties outlined in the site EHS Manual.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cork, County Cork: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Looking for technical degree and experience in a pharma environment
• Previous experience working to ISO14001 and ISO45001 international standards, preferably within a Biopharma/pharmaceutical or related environment is required.

Experience:

• pharma environment: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (preferred)