In partnership with its Client Kenny-Whelan & Associates are currently sourcing for an EHS Specialist for one of its Life Science companies in the Cork area.
Profile of Role:
A fantastic and hugely exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented EHS Specialist to join the EHS department. In this position you will anticipate and minimise workplace safety and environmental risks.
This role is part of the site EHS team who are involved in creating and building original and novel pharmaceuticals to address unmet medical needs. Proven Leadership abilities and experience in EHS execution preferably within highly regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals, medical device, food and drink etc, is required.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities & leads the team to drive EHS improvements with clear outcomes
• Demonstrates collaboration with site colleagues to ensure a safe by choice culture Participates with the team to drive EHS improvements with clear outcomes.
• Provides support for management of change, incident investigation, EHS standards compliance, auditing and capital project work as assigned.
• With knowledge of EHS regulations and their applicability, develops EHS procedures, guidelines and training programs as assigned.
• Participates in achieving sustainability goals for the company through site initiatives
• Assures completion of regulatory submissions and notifications required to maintain compliance with EHS requirements.
• Participates in EHS agency inspections and correspondence.
• Performs responsibilities and addresses problems with oversight and supervision.
Skills & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering or Science; Health & Safety related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with primary responsibilities in safety.
• Must be knowledgeable on EHS Regulations.
Please note that as this is a Contract role you need to be eligible to work in Ireland, hold a Stamp 1G or Stamp 4 Visa
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence
Kenny-Whelan Contact:
For further information please contact Carmel Synnott on 087 7422268 or send your updated CV to [email protected]