EHS Project Engineer

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The EHS Project Engineer ensures environmental, health, and safety compliance across pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D operations. This role integrates EHS principles into engineering projects, supports regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement in safety and sustainability practices. The position requires strong technical expertise in high-hazard programs, chemical management, construction and contractor EHS management within highly regulated environments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
Project Support & Integration

• Integrate EHS requirements into capital projects, facility upgrades, and process changes.

• Conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and ensure closure of EHS-related actions prior to commissioning.

• Perform field walkdowns to identify hazards and verify engineering controls.

• Support criticality assessments for equipment, utilities, and processes impacting safety and compliance.

• Ensure engineering controls (e.g., LEV, isolators, interlocks) are designed and implemented effectively.

• Support PHA and other PSM related assessments.

• Support PSDP and PSCS responsibilities to ensure compliance under the role of the client.

Technical EHS Expertise

• Lead development and implementation of High Hazard Programs (e.g., Construction Safety, ATEX, Process Safety Management).

• Support Biosafety programs including containment strategy validation.

• Support Hazardous Waste and Chemical Inventory systems in compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.

• Schedule and coordinate Industrial Hygiene Monitoring (air sampling, noise, exposure assessments).

• Support Machine Safety and LOTO programs for equipment installations and maintenance.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations including HSA and EPA.

• Implementation of Construction, Machinery and other EHS Regulations.

• Prepare for and support regulatory inspections and audits.

Safety & Environmental Programs

• Develop and maintain assigned EHS programs and provide support for other programmes.

• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions.

• Conduct internal audits and support external inspections.

Training & Communication

• Deliver technical EHS training to projects, engineering, operations, and laboratory staff.

• Promote safety culture through awareness campaigns and toolbox talks.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain EHS documentation including risk assessments, SOPs, and change control records.

• Track and report EHS KPIs including near misses, project status, RAMS and PTW.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure alignment on EHS goals.

• Participate in cross-functional teams for process improvement and sustainability initiatives.

What are we looking for?

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• Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or chemical manufacturing environments supporting projects/operations.

• Proven experience supporting capital projects, facility upgrades, and equipment installations with EHS integration.

• Demonstrated involvement in GMP-regulated operations and cleanroom environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline.

• Advanced degree (MSc, MEng) preferred for complex pharmaceutical environment.

• ATEX/Machinery  or PSM-specific training/certification is a plus.

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