EHS Specialist

Environment, Health & Safety Specialist

Hybrid

Our client is seeking an Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support and drive environmental, health, and safety initiatives. Reporting to the Manager, Facilities and Environmental Health & Safety, this role is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining robust EHS systems, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures.
• Implement and update EHS control procedures as required.
• Develop training programmes and provide training on EHS.
• Advise department managers on EHS issues relevant to their particular department.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and internal policies and procedures.
• Coordinate environmental controls and ensure compliance with IPC licence.
• Ensure records are maintained. Generate reports in a timely and efficient manner.
• Liaise with external EHS Agencies e.g. HSA, EPA. Ensure compliance with all environmental licenses for the facility.
• Coordinate site environmental waste management and drive continuous improvements.
• Ensure the Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried out on the organisations behalf.
• Act as a designee for the Facilities Manager for change control review as per Quality System Procedures.
• Implementation of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard.
• Coordinate procurement, supply, provision and maintenance of personal protective equipment and personal monitoring equipment. Control all associated records and monitoring results.
• Analyse data and results, initiate corrective measures as required.
• Coordinate meetings and provide information and training.
• Coordinate occupational vaccination programs in conjunction with HR.
• Coordinate occupational health surveillance programs.
• Carryout accident investigations and generate reports.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Relevant third level qualification and/or relevant experience.
• Three to four years experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Experience in IPC licence and environmental management.
• Knowledge on CE certification of equipment.
• Knowledge and experience of Occupational/Industrial hygiene.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of computer software.
• Willingness and availability to travel on company business.