Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Job title:

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Company

CREGG Recruitment

Job description

EHS SpecialistCREGG are delighted to be recruiting EHS Specialist for a leading gene therapy company based in Shannon, Co. Clare.Company Information:
Our client is a leading gene therapy company focused on developing innovative treatments for serious diseases. With a global presence and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, they are dedicated to advancing gene therapies that have the potential to transform patient outcomes.Role Profile:
The EHS Specialist will provide advice within their areas of competence and under the guidance of the site’s EHS Manager as part of the EHS team.The EHS Specialist will be joining an established EHS Department, the EHS Specialist will be a valued member of the EHS Global Team. The role involves supporting the development and implementation of the EHS management system across all departments at the client’s site in Shannon, aligning with the client’s EHS Policy and Strategy.Some roles and responsibilities include (but are not limited to);Assisting the EHS Manager and Site Management in the provision & maintenance of an EHS management system, including EcoOnline, Chemical Manager and Cardinus, which integrates with site operations and the wider MeiraGTx Management Systems.Recording and investigating unplanned events, in line with their potential severity, and recommend actions/controls to safeguard the safety and health of staff and improve the reliability of processes.Continuously supporting departments in the identification of hazards and implementation of appropriate controls based on the level of risk posed, as part of the site risk assessment program.Working in partnership with Human Resources and Occupational Health to deliver health surveillance, advise on Occupational ill-health, disability, reasonable adjustments, and physical and mental wellbeing provision for staff.Managing and tracking EHS Actions to completion.Ensuring all environmental aspects of the site are maintained including waste segregation, inactivation of biological waste, and assess the potential for release of emissions to water or air from site activities.Qualifications / Professional Skills / Knowledge:

• Recognised EHS qualification/certification (Level 7/8 Degree or NEBOSH Certificate).
• Recent Graduates from an EHS discipline are welcome to apply for this position.
• Specific Qualifications / commensurate experience in assessing Chemical, Biological, Ergonomic, Engineering /Maintenance / Human Factors risks would be an advantage.
• Experience with ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards desirable.
• Experience working in the Pharmaceutical Industry is desirable but not essential.
• Maintenance and operation of EHS systems including EcoOnline, Cardinus and Red-on-line.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary.
• Full Healthcare (Prime cover) for Self & Dependents.
• Dental Care (DeCare) for Self & Dependents.
• 25days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays (This is pro-rated depending on start date)
• Pension Employer contribution of 7.5% if employee contributes 3% or Employer contribution of 4.5% if employee decides wants to opt out.
• In addition to salary, employee will also be entitled to participate in our discretionary performance-based bonus scheme.
• Company’s share option scheme at a level commensurate with the employees position in the company and individual performance.

Contact Information
For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please contact:Brendan McMahon | Recruitment Consultant – Engineering
brendanmcmahon@cregg.ie
086 1772 380 | 061 363 318

Expected salary

Location

Shannon, Co Clare

Job date

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:56:03 GMT

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