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EHS Engineer

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact Email: alicja.burchardt@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 24601

The Safety Engineer manages the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of a safe, accident-free, healthy work environment, compliant with all applicable EHS regulations and company policies and procedures. This position is a 12-months fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Degree qualified in Automation, Electrical or Process Engineering essential
  • Minimum of Level 6 Certificate in Health & Safety from an accredited institution or Tech IOSH certification, or proven experience in process safety
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a GMP production environment, preferably in medical, pharma or technology sector.
  • Experience in carrying out ergonomic, chemical and occupational noise assessments is highly desirable

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Alicja Burchardt

alicja.burchardt@collinsmcnicholas.ie

021-2427109