What you need to know

We are currently seeking a Senior EHS Specialist for our client based in Waterford.

The purpose of this role is to support the development, implementation and maintenance of EHS Management programme. Working within a larger team, this role reports directly to the HSE Manager.

This is a permanent position with a flexibly WFH policy in place.

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Key duties and responsibilities:

• Support and develop EHS systems, i.e., See and Act, Site Indicators, legislation review, risk assessments, LOTO, Permit to Work and department monthly EHS meetings ensuring adequate support is given.
• Ensures assigned projects are managed in conjunction with all company and legal requirements.
• Manages development and training of site ERT.
• Incoming chemical assessments for each area.
• Develops, implements, and continually improve assigned elements of the EHS programme for the site.
• Ensure compliance to Occupational Hygiene monitoring policies.
• Provides support and direction for all departments in Safety and Environmental issues.
• Support accident and incident investigations to identify effective preventative actions.
• Conducting internal audits to ISO45001 and 50001 standards.
• Support EHS Manager where required.

What are we looking for?

• 3^rd level qualification in a Health and Safety discipline.
• Previous experience in pharma or medical device environment.
• Minimum 3 years previous experience.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills as well as presented skills.
• Demonstrated team player with experience contributing to multi-disciplinary project teams and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with aggressive timelines at a high level of productivity.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to take initiative and drive tasks to closure.
• Must have strong IT skills and experienced using MS Excel and PowerPoint.

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