Environmental Health and Safety Engineer (EHS Engineer)
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Job Description
Senior Staff Engineer EH&S -Ireland
Position Summary
Expert level EHS professional role focused on providing expertise EHS leadership and
support to the business.
Seen as a subject matter expert for EHS onsite and across the region and key contributor to
the EHS strategy. This role mentors and supports the site to ensure delivery of the EHS
strategy and processes that meet business needs.
What you will do
Maintenance of EHS management system in line with internal and regulatory
requirements ensuring procedures and other documents are kept up to date.
Preparation and delivery of training programmes including induction and job specific
EHS topics
Conducts regular EHS inspections and audits to monitor the effectiveness of the EHS
management system and highlight any areas for attention/action.
Preparation of EHS reports/metrics for both internal and external stakeholders
Leads on EHS issues stays abreast of evolving standards and technological solutions.
Readily shares expertise with others
Leads the Emergency Response Programme ensuring the procedures resources and
training are in place to deal with all likely emergency scenarios on site
Ensures a robust EHS incident investigation process is in place. Monitors incident
trends identifying areas requiring action. Leads investigations as necessary.
Assesses the EHS impact of proposed changes to plant process equipment etc. and
identifies actions to ensure compliance and risk control.
Ensures effective risk assessment and risk reduction programmes are in place for the
site
Monitors EHS legislation ensuring site compliance with current and future
requirements as necessary.
Maintains waste management requirements and environmental monitoring
programme in line with licence requirements
Leads EHS projects on site and/or across Ireland UK region as required and supports
cross functional teams
Collaborates with site leadership to ensure alignment on priority EHS issues and
plans to address same.
Promotes and supports a culture of accountability and collaboration in relation to
safety and environmental performance and expectations
Manages spend in line with budget and drives efficiencies and cost savings across
EHS service and equipment providers.
What you will need
Third level qualification (minimum NFQ 8) in EHS Engineering or Science discipline or
equivalent combination of education training and experience.
6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent
Ongoing professional development in the area of EHS desirable
Exceptional EHS experience and implementation of processes/systems to ensure
regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
Ability to interpret EHS/regulatory requirements and lead programmes to meet
requirements and bring performance to the next level.
Proven strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at all levels.
Extensive experience in implementing and maintaining EHS management systems.
Comprehensive experience in dealing with EHS regulators e.g. H.S.A. E.P.A Local
Councils etc.
Relevant professional body qualification or accreditations.
Employment Type
Full Time
