EHS Engineer
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Cork |
| Area | Cork |
| Sector | EHS |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Darcy Ainscough-Denton |
| Telephone | 01 574 6266 |
| Job Ref | 1003094 (2) |
| Job Views | 139 |
- Description
Team Horizon is seeking a EHS Engineer for our client who are a global biopharmaceutical leader, for their bulk tablet facility in Cork. This is an opportunity for an experienced EHS Engineer to join this EHS team at an exciting time, as the site is undergoing expansion to add new technology and sterile cleanroom facilities.
Why you should apply:
- This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.
- There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.
- Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.
What you will be doing:
- Lead and support existing site EHS programs e.g. chemical management, environmental systems, lab safety.
- Ownership and maintenance of site environmental SOPs.
- Participate in ISO 14001 / 45001 Internal & External audit. Participate in Corporate EHS audits and closing out non-conformances.
- Lead site IE License compliance activities.
- Act as site representative for regulatory bodies i.e. E.P.A and manage all EDEN related tasks.
- Monitor performance of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations through inspection and conducting sampling of waste effluent for analysis.
- Coordinate the site waste management system (solid, hazardous, biological and recycling waste streams) and manage all related documentation to ensure compliance with IE License requirements.
- Initiate and conduct cross functional incident investigations.
- Coordinate and conduct risk assessments.
- Monitor and review EHS corrective actions to ensure timely and effective closure.
- Assess the EHS impact of proposed changes to plant, process, equipment. Identify actions to ensure compliance and risk control.
- Analysis of EHS site data to determine and identify trends. Prepare EHS reports and metrics. Gather data required for AER submission.
- Support, develop, maintain, and review environmental programs to ensure that they meet legislative, corporate and industry requirements.
- Lead and promote a continuous improvement and zero accidents culture on site.
- This role offers autonomy and ownership for assigned projects/areas/programs, whilst having the support of an experienced EHS Team.
- Any other duties as assigned.
What you need to apply:
- 3rd level degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science or similar (if primary degree is in Engineering/Science, a Master Degree in Environmental Health & Safety is required).
- Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor qualification desirable.
- 3-5 years’ experience working in an EPA regulated environment essential.
- Knowledge and experience working in a GMP regulated environment preferred.
- Solid understanding of EHS legislation & ISO 14001 requirements.
- Ability to review and update technical documentation and provide GAP analysis.
- Proven track record in leading projects and/or people
- Self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, communication, organisation and decision-making skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining close attention to detail.
