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Job Title

EHS Specialist (Contract)

Employer

Pe Global

Location

Cork

Description

Analyses and inspects work environments and procedures to ensure adherence to regulations on safety, health, and the environment. Designs programs to prevent disease or injury to workers and damage to the environment. Collaborates with management to institute controls and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions or equipment. Conducts safety training and education programs and demonstrates the use of safety equipment. Coordinates "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals and other substances. Works with moderate work direction and is skilled and knowledgeable to the position. The Health and Safety Specialist, is accountable for the smooth execution of all appropriate functions associated with EHS. Adhere to the highest standards of trustworthy and ethical behaviour in all interactions and hold others to the same standards; comply with all laws, policies and regulations; identify and address ethical issues without hesitation. Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Office. Primary Activities/Responsibilities: Analyzes and inspects work environments and procedures to ensure adherence to regulations on safety, health, and the environment. Designs programs to prevent disease or injury to workers and damage to the environment. Collaborates with management to institute controls and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions or equipment. Conducts safety training and education programs and demonstrates the use of safety equipment. Coordinates "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals and other substances. Works with moderate work direction and is skilled and knowledgeable to the position. Supports Corporate and Business Unit EHS strategy and objectives, contributes to development and implementation of global EHS programs and promotes local alignment with same. Promotes culture of EHS excellence at facility and provides high-quality safety, health and welfare technical leadership to assigned operations. Develops permitting and compliance strategies. Addresses risk prevention opportunities including hazardous materials exposure, spills, releases, accidents, fires, or other unsafe conditions. Supports business continuity and planning emergency response & preparedness efforts as a key member of the team. Coordinates EHS technology transfer implementation for new products and operations. Manages EHS risk profile and monitors associated capital and operating costs for facility/operations, including timely implementation of EHS capital projects. Optimizes existing operations and practices with focus on continuous improvement initiatives. Provides oversight on EHS projects at location. Conducts annual site self-assessments, and more frequent operating unit assessments, tracking and directing follow-up activities to correct any non-conformity. Creates and maintains databases & records containing pertinent EHS metrics and data. Position may have cross-functional responsibility for technical/managerial support, oversight, and supervision within assigned area of responsibility. Requirements: Demonstrated knowledge in more than one pharmaceutical and/or chemical manufacturing operation (e.g. Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Tech Services etc. Typically will have experience in EHS and/or engineering related positions, including knowledge of chemical, pharmaceutical, research and development processes is desired. Knowledge of and experience in applying Lean Six Sigma and Lean methodologies (e.g. 6S. 3rd Level degree in EHS, chemical engineering or other related discipline (chemistry, physical sciences, biology, and toxicology) is required. (Other 4-year degree health/sciences with significant equivalent work experience in EHS field may suffice.) Graduate degree preferred. Professional certifications in related disciplines and/or advanced degree in EHS management are a plus. Six Sigma Green Belt is desirable. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

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2561 days ago

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