EH&S Specialist - Projects

Role: EH&S Specialist - Projects

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Ringaskiddy, Cork

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide EH&S project support for projects at the Cork site. Acts as an SME and advisor to all project teams on site in relation to EHS legislation and client EH&S Standards.

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 client standards are incorporated

• Implement client ‘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.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

•Excellent interpersonal skills

•Ability to operate as part of a team is critical.

•Customer focus

•Innovative

•Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

•Excellent presentation and training skills

•Strong Influencing skills

•Attention to detail

•Good problem-solving skills

•Results and performance driven

•Adaptable and flexible

•Ability to maintain confidentiality

•Availability and willingness to travel on company business

•Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with colleagues regarding EHS issues

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

• KEY INDIVIDUAL LEADER COMPETENCIES:

• • A strong communicator & influencer who is credible, self-assured and highly capable of negotiating successful outcomes with site stakeholders (managers, leads, contractors, front line workers).

• • Demonstrates ability to work with teams and individuals

• • Proven track record of delivering agreed-upon expectations.

• • Builds strong productive lasting relationships

• • S/he will have strong technical skills and the ability to explain complex issues and requirements in an easily understood manner

• • Excellent problem-solving skills and the necessary capabilities to understand and find solutions for complex technical/regulatory issues

• • Asserts personal ideas and opinions using persuasion to influence others

• • Seeks opportunities to grow and develop professionally

• • Uses best practices to improve business operations

• • Holds self-accountable for compliant and flawless execution

• • Takes personal responsibility for decisions that successfully build customer value

• • Effectively manages and adapts to change

• • Demonstrates the courage to stand alone on ideas and opinions that differ from others

• • Listens effectively and remains open to other’s ideas.

• • Works effectively with people that have diverse styles, talents and ideas

• • Maintains the highest standards of ethical behaviour

• • Treats people with dignity and respect

• SIGNIFICANT SAFETY OR WORKING CONSIDERATIONS:

• Comply with the requirements of the company’s Environmental, Health & Safety Policy, Safety

• Statement, associated EHS Procedures and duties outlined in the site EHS Manual. Reference: 25-03633