EHS Specialist

Job Opportunity: EHS Specialist

We are seeking an experienced EHS Specialist to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in North Dublin on a fixed term 12 month contract. Reporting to the EHS Associate Director, the successful candidate will support and develop Environmental, Health and Safety programmes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and deliver EHS training programmes, providing guidance and support to employees across the site.
• Drive continuous improvement in environmental, health and safety performance through the development and delivery of EHS initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of EHS legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Support hazard identification, risk assessments and the implementation of appropriate control measures.
• Manage and maintain compliance with environmental licensing requirements, including emissions monitoring programmes and EPA licence conditions.
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve environmental performance and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, records and reporting in line with regulatory and GMP requirements.
• Lead EHS projects, working with cross-functional teams to achieve site objectives and performance targets.

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in EHS, Environmental Science, Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Additional specialist qualification or relevant experience in an EHS-related area.
• Hold, or be working towards, professional membership of IOSH.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental and health and safety programmes within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with environmental compliance, ideally including EPA licensing, emissions monitoring and regulatory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of EHS legislation, risk management and environmental standards.
• Proven ability to develop and implement short-term and long-term EHS improvement plans.
• Strong project management, communication and problem-solving skills, with a practical, hands-on approach.