EHS Specialist

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting an EHS Specialist on behalf of our Multinational Pharmaceutical Client based in Cork on an initial 12-Month contracts with potential to extend.

GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary role -
* Conduct EHS Impact Assessments (IA) as part of Management of Change process to ensure that all EHS requirements and company standards are incorporated
* Implement 'EH&S by Design' & OneCSS as required for projects
* Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, 3D model reviews, JSAs, noise /IH/ergonomics / WRAPs (machine safety) assessments, FATs / SATs, and walkdowns as required
* Support IA action closure & tracking
* Perform periodic walkdowns / audits / programme reviews to ensure compliance with PTW requirements, IED licence, SOPs & regulatory requirements.
* Collating and reporting of relevant metrics / KPIs
* Lead / participate in incident / accident investigations & root cause analyses (RCA)
* PTW Improvements - work with other functions to drive improvements in the site PTW process

This is not an exhaustive, comprehensive listing of job functions. May perform other duties as
assigned.

She/he will have a strong EHS general/technical knowledge and experience in the Bio/Pharma industry or equivalent, be a strong effective communicator with all stakeholders. She/he will be a strong collaborator with a proven track and a strong networker able of leveraging EHS&S expertise on and off site.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience working to ISO14001 and ISO45001 international standards, preferably
within a Biopharma/pharmaceutical or related environment is required.

ESSENTIAL:
* A relevant third level qualification in Science, Engineering or EHS, with at least 5 years' experience in the environment, health and safety area is a prerequisite for the position.
* Good overall knowledge of legal requirements and best practices in both Environment and Safety
* Creates dashboards, power-point presentations and can track and trend KPI's, assembling information into clearly written reports, documented findings or recommendations and communicate this progress in easily understandable manner to all stakeholders.

DESIRABLE:
* Machine safety experience would be a distinct advantage
* Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills
* A flexible approach, good priority setting skills and ability to deal with multiple tasks

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Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.