EHS Engineer

Team Horizon is seeking an experienced EHS Engineer (initial 12-month contract) for our client who are a biopharmaceutical client in Sligo.
 
As the EHS Engineer you will ensure that the highest standards of Environmental Health and Safety are maintained throughout the plant in an ever-changing business environment.
 
Why you should apply:

• Our client has developed a culture of innovation, inclusion, and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.


• This is an opportunity to work on a brand new facility working with state of the art equipment.

 
What you will be doing:

• Ensure that the highest standards of Environmental Health and Safety are maintained throughout the plant in an ever-changing business environment.


• Foster a positive culture of continuous improvement while also ensuring that the site complies with all statutory Employment and EHS related legislation, Corporate Technical Standards and Policies.


• Ensure compliance with all relevant EHS legislation and develop systems and procedures that optimizes the safety, health and environmental performance of the Site.


• Ensure that effective contractor management systems and procedures are followed and maintain Contractor Safety Performance KPI’s.


• Provide direction and support to the site in meeting the requirements of the Global EHS Management and Technical Standards, ISO and OHSAS standards and other external regulations.


• Maintain ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Certification


• Liaise with Managers / Team Leaders to ensure employees are trained to a defined competency standard with all applicable EHS policies and procedures.


• Perform Risk assessments throughout the plant and oversee and monitor training on risk assessments


• Ensure adequate training is in place to ensure that employees and contractors can perform their roles in compliance with all EHS standards.


• Manage the EHS Assessment of all new chemicals and processes


• Implement ongoing evaluation of EHS awareness activities and develop continuous improvement on EHS programmes.


• Provide EHS reports to Division and Corporate as requested.


• Support, improve and continuously monitor the Site Emergency Response Plan to ensure it meets the requirements of changing processes.


• Support the Emergency Response Team during an EHS emergency


• Support EHS activities during construction phases


• Assist in induction and training of new and/or existing employees.


• Auditing to ensure compliance with safety standards and with the corporate management and technical standards


• Monitor and achieve environmental targets such as recycling, waste, emissions etc.


• Maintain the Global incident reporting system.


• Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities;


• Continually be conscious of your own safety and that of others, always complying with safety notices and barriers;


• Report any EHS incidents and/or Near Misses (unsafe acts and conditions) immediately to your supervisor and always raise the event in EHS system.


• Support a culture of EHS excellence by recognizing and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement on EHS system.


• Attend all required EHS training and medical surveillance programs;


• Any other duties as assigned.

What you need to apply:

• BSc in Occupational Safety & Health Level 8, or equivalent, or a degree in a related discipline is a necessary requirement for this position


• Desirable Requirements


• FETAC Level 6: Manual Handling Instructor and Assessor


• FETAC Level 6: Train the Trainer


• FETAC Level 5: Qualified Occupational First Aider


• Internal Occupational Health and Safety Management System Auditor (ISO 45001) Working at Heights Instructor Trainer


• Radiological Protection Training Course


• Safe Pass Health and Safety Awareness Training Programme.


• Sustained Attention, the position requires a high level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure total compliance with safety policies, procedures, and legislative requirements at all times.


• May be required to support Cross functional teams and cost improvement projects.


• Decision Making/Impact


• Ability to make key strategic decisions in a timely manner in support of organisations goals and targets complimenting a highly focussed and effective organisation.