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Health and Safety Specialist

  • Sector: Engineering
  • Contact Email: alicja.burchardt@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 23767

Our client, a leading global pharmaceutical company based in Carlow, is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist for an 11-month contract. In this role, you’ll provide valuable technical support to help the organization meet legal EHS requirements, as well as align with corporate standards, policies, procedures, and industry best practices.

Overview of Main Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement EHS programs to ensure compliance with local legislation, standards, and industry best practices. Programs include, but are not limited to: Risk assessments, Contractor management, Incident investigation, Chemical management, Equipment & machine safety etc.
  • Assist operational departments in achieving and establishing compliance.
  • Demonstrate leadership and a strong desire to protect employees, our community, and the environment in this world-class facility – leading with a ’safety first’ mindset.
  • Prepare reports to site, divisional and/or corporate management and regulatory agencies.
  • Evaluate all EHS applicable requirements for any new projects and processes (along with other site departments where necessary) as well as changes in the existing processes and installation. 

What the ideal Health and Safety Specialist looks like:

  • Bachelor Degree in Environmental Health & Safety or Technical Bachelor’s Degree (Science/Engineering).
  • Post-grad EHS qualification would be an advantage.
  • Ideally 3+ years’ EHS experience in Pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industry.
  • Proven track record of success in the environmental health and safety sector.

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Alicja Burchardt.

alicja.burchardt@collinsmcnicholas.ie

(021) 2427109