Job Summary:
This 12 month contract role offers the chance to drive environmental compliance, sustainability programmes, and high-profile initiatives across a cutting-edge biologics manufacturing site in west Dublin. Work closely with site leadership, shape environmental management systems, support audits and investigations, and contribute to meaningful projects. Perfect for someone ready to take ownership and make a difference in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the Environmental Manager to implement, maintain and monitor environmental management systems and programmes, that protect the environment, contribute to sustainable development and build success over the long term.
- Provide environmental expertise, technical advice and in the field, including our projects, manufacturing and engineering departments as required.
- Support the Environmental Manager in gathering information and preparing reports for engagement with environmental regulators.
- Support the Environmental Manager in the preparation of Environmental and Sustainability reporting as to ensure all regulatory and corporate requirements are met.
- Participate in and show leadership in environmental programmes across the site.
- Ensure personnel are aware of their responsibilities with respect to environmental controls and reporting, providing support in the preparation of training as required.
- Assist relevant service providers in operating environmental compliance systems in full compliance of regulatory and corporate requirements.
- Support the Environmental Manager in the execution of environmental audits and inspections both internal and external.
- Lead by example and role model good safety behaviour and environmental practices to develop and support a high performing EHS culture on site.
- Support the investigation of environmental incidents, participating in multi-departmental meetings, drafting investigation reports and coordinating the completion of corrective actions.
- Support the Environmental Manager on environmental/sustainability initiatives and communications e.g. promotion of biodiversity programme, Re-Turn Scheme and Go-Green.
- Participate in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) engagement team including the coordination of offsite environmental events e.g. community clean ups etc.
- Challenges the status quo and brings new approaches to continually improve the effectiveness of workflows and processes (learn and apply new concepts).
Requirements:
- A BSc/MSc in Environmental Science or equivalent.
- 2-4 years environmental experience is required, with specific experience working in a biologics / biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility preferred.
- Industrial Emissions License / GHG Permit and other Regulatory experience is an advantage.
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
- Experience with incidents and/or learning systems database (e.g., Intelex, Success Factors, etc.) preferred
- Previous experience related to the EHSS Irish and European regulations (EPA, HSA, Irish Water) preferred.
- Ability to take initiative and adapt to frequently changing priorities simultaneously and think creatively, critically, and strategically to solve problems in a complex environment with urgency, agility, and calm.
- Prioritizes work and thinks independently, analyses and solves complex problems with excellent judgment, quality, and detail in an urgent manner.
- Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset that takes a proactive, solution-oriented approach to identifying issues and developing innovative and effective solutions to improve operations.
- Strong decision-making capability to guide assigned projects to successful conclusions.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proclivity for partnership and collaboration with peers, all levels of management, cross-functional teams at site and EHSS above site teams.
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