Health and Safety Engineer-Mayo

at  Dillon Engineering Services

Job Title: EHS Engineer
Job Type: Contract (100% on-site, 12-months)
Salary: 28-32/hr
Location: Mayo, Ireland
Dillon Engineering Services is seeking an experienced EHS Engineer for our client, a leading global research-based biopharmaceutical company. You will join our clients’ site in Mayo and you will be joining a team of 4, reporting to the EHS Manager

REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc in Occupational Safety & Health Level 8, or equivalent, or a degree in a related discipline is a requirement for this position.
• 2-3 years relevant experience.
• Must demonstrate technical strength in health & safety, previous experience of working with ISO 45001 & 14001 is preferred.
• Experience as an internal Occupational Health and Safety Management System Auditor (ISO 45001 & ISO14001) is desirable.

• Ensure that the highest standards of Environmental Health and Safety are maintained throughout the plant in an ever-changing business environment.
• Foster a positive culture of continuous improvement while also ensuring that the site complies with all statutory Employment and EHS-related legislation, Company Corporate Technical Standards and Company Policies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant EHS legislation and develop systems and procedures that optimizes the safety, health and environmental performance of the Site.
• Ensure that effective contractor management systems and procedures are followed and maintain Contractor Safety Performance KPI’s.
• Provide direction and support to the site in meeting the requirements of the Company Global EHS Management and Technical Standards, ISO and other external regulations.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certification.
• Liaise with Managers/Ensure employees are trained to a defined competency standard with all applicable EHS policies and procedures.
• Perform Risk assessments throughout the plant and oversee and monitor training.
• Ensure adequate training is in place to ensure that employees and contractors can perform their roles in compliance with all EHS standards.
• Manage the EHS Assessment of all new chemicals and processes.
• Implement ongoing evaluation of EHS awareness activities and develop continuous improvement on EHS programs.
• Provide EHS reports to Division and Corporate as requested.
• Support, improve and continuously monitor the Site Emergency Response Plan.
• Support the Emergency Response Team during an EHS emergency.
• Support EHS activities during construction phases.
• Assist in induction and training of new and/or existing employees.
• Auditing to ensure compliance with safety standards and with the corporate management and technical standards.
• Monitor and achieve environmental targets such as recycling, waste, emissions etc.
• Maintain the Company Global incident reporting system.
• Maintains and enforces the requirements of the sites’ environmental licence.
• Supports the Med Device business and provides EHS support to Operations & Engineering.
• Involved in contractor management, day-to-day EHS activities and complying with ISO standards.
• Heavily involved in environmental licensing and management of sampling/environmental compliance.