EHS Project Engineer

About PSC Biotech

Who are we

PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded in 1996 headquartered in Pomona California USA with Global operations in Ireland India Singapore Australia and the US serving 350 clients in more than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions for Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing professionals and metrology services to our clients.

Take your Career to a new Level

PSC Biotech disrupts the conventional consultancy model by aligning our EVP as one of the unique selling point which includes the opportunity to work with the most talented cohort of like-minded professionals operating in the Pharma/ Biotech Industry. We offer a permanent contract of employment giving exposure of working in Top Pharmaceutical client sites in a diverse-cultural work setting.

Employee Value Proposition

Employees are the heartbeat of PSC Biotech we provide unparalleled empowering career development though Learning & Development in-house training mentorship through constant guidance to facilitate career progression. We believe in creating high performing teams that can exceed our clients expectations with regards to quality of all scalable and business unit deliverables staying under budget and ensuring timelines for our deliverables are being met.

Overview:

The EHS Project Engineer ensures environmental health and safety compliance across pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D operations. This role integrates EHS principles into engineering projects supports regulatory compliance and drives continuous improvement in safety and sustainability practices. The position requires strong technical expertise in high-hazard programs chemical management construction and contractor EHS management within highly regulated environments.

Requirements

Role Functions:

Project Support & Integration

• Integrate EHS requirements into capital projects facility upgrades and process changes.
  
• Conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and ensure closure of EHS-related actions prior to commissioning.
  
• Perform field walkdowns to identify hazards and verify engineering controls.
  
• Support criticality assessments for equipment utilities and processes impacting safety and compliance.
  
• Ensure engineering controls (e.g. LEV isolators interlocks) are designed and implemented effectively.
  
• Support PHA and other PSM related assessments.
  
• Support PSDP and PSCS responsibilities to ensure compliance under the role of the client.
  

Technical EHS Expertise

• Lead development and implementation of High Hazard Programs (e.g. Construction Safety ATEX Process Safety Management).
  
• Support Biosafety programs including containment strategy validation.
  
• Support Hazardous Waste and Chemical Inventory systems in compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
  
• Schedule and coordinate Industrial Hygiene Monitoring (air sampling noise exposure assessments).
  
• Support Machine Safety and LOTO programs for equipment installations and maintenance.
  

Project Support & Integration

• Integrate EHS requirements into capital projects facility upgrades and process changes.
  
• Conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and ensure closure of EHS-related actions prior to commissioning.
  
• Perform field walkdowns to identify hazards and verify engineering controls.
  
• Support criticality assessments for equipment utilities and processes impacting safety and compliance.
  
• Ensure engineering controls (e.g. LEV isolators interlocks) are designed and implemented effectively.
  
• Support PHA and other PSM related assessments.
  
• Support PSDP and PSCS responsibilities to ensure compliance under the role of the client.
  

Technical EHS Expertise

• Lead development and implementation of High Hazard Programs (e.g. Construction Safety ATEX Process Safety Management).
  
• Support Biosafety programs including containment strategy validation.
  
• Support Hazardous Waste and Chemical Inventory systems in compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
  
• Schedule and coordinate Industrial Hygiene Monitoring (air sampling noise exposure assessments).
  
• Support Machine Safety and LOTO programs for equipment installations and maintenance.
  

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations including HSA and EPA.
  
• Implementation of Construction Machinery and other EHS Regulations.
  
• Prepare for and support regulatory inspections and audits.
  

Safety & Environmental Programs

• Develop and maintain assigned EHS programs and provide support for other programmes.
  
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions.
  
• Conduct internal audits and support external inspections.
  

Training & Communication

• Deliver technical EHS training to projects engineering operations and laboratory staff.
  
• Promote safety culture through awareness campaigns and toolbox talks.
  
• Documentation & Reporting
  
• Maintain EHS documentation including risk assessments SOPs and change control records.
  
• Track and report EHS KPIs including near misses project status RAMS and PTW
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with Engineering Quality and Operations to ensure alignment on EHS goals.
  
• Participate in cross-functional teams for process improvement and sustainability initiatives.
  

Experience Knowledge & Skills:

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in pharmaceutical biotech medical device or chemical manufacturing environments supporting projects/operations.
  
• Proven experience supporting capital projects facility upgrades and equipment installations with EHS integration.
  
• Demonstrated involvement in GMP-regulated operations and cleanroom environments.
  

Technical Skills:

• Proficient with Construction Safety and associated regulations and requirements.
  
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and implementation.
  
• Experience conducting Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and criticality assessments for new equipment and systems.
  
• Proficient in field walkdowns hazard identification and verification of engineering controls.
  
• Familiarity with gas safety and chemical management and compliance.
  
• Working knowledge in industrial hygiene monitoring (e.g. air sampling noise)
  
• Experience managing hazardous waste chemical inventories and environmental permitting.
  
• Knowledge of machine safety LOTO and Permit to Work systems.
  
• Ability to conduct and document EHS inspections audits and incident investigations.
  

Regulatory Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of HSA EPA and other applicable EHS regulations.
  
• Experience with PSDP and PSCS requirements
  
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits.
  

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  
• Capable of working cross-functionally with Engineering Quality and Operations teams.
  
• Proactive detail-oriented and committed to continuous improvement.
  

Qualifications & Education:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering Chemical Engineering Occupational Safety Industrial Hygiene or a related technical discipline.
  

• Advanced degree (MSc MEng) preferred for complex pharmaceutical environment
  
  

• Professional certifications are highly desirable.
  
• ATEX/Machinery or PSM-specific training/certification is a plus.