Senior EHS Specialist

Kilkenny
​€68-€72k
Overview:
In this role as Senior EHS Specialist you will ensure compliance with all relevant EHS legislation and assist in developing systems and procedures that optimises safety, health and environmental performance. Create environmental, health & safety (EHS) global management standards that meet all EHS procedures. Create EHS awareness and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the program.
Your main responsibilities will be to:
  • Conduct business in a manner that will protect human health, safety and the environment by complying with all applicable EHS laws.
  • Set up and maintain waste water and energy systems from inception.
  • Establish an occupational health system for the team.
  • Create all relevant safety programs for site.
  • Assist in the maintenance of an effective EHS system.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental legislation, Company Procedures and Standards by ensuring all required EHS documentation is up to date and readily available.
  • Educate and engage employees in efforts to optimise EHS performance.
  • Ensure EHS audits are conducted and all issues effectively closed out.
  • Promote continuous improvement in all environmental and safety matters.
  • Ensure all EHS incidents are investigated to establish causation and resolution.
  • Promote, implement and participate in safety committees
  • Ensure permit completion in compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Manage and coordinate vendors and contractors where there is an EHS impact, and in accordance with local legislation.
  • Develop and deliver EHS Training Courses..
  • Assess and determine the introduction of new equipment, hazards, processes and chemicals.
  • Develops working relationships with local regulatory agencies and serves as the site point of contact for all regulatory agency inspections and inquiries e.g., HSA, EPA, Irish Water, Local Council
  • Drive implementation of site environmental sustainability programme and goals
  • Evaluate, with the Engineering Department, the applicable EHS requirements for the  production lines being installed
  • Work with local management to create and maintain Emergency Response Plans.
Education and Background:
  • Third level qualification in an Environmental Science/ Occupational, safety and health or related discipline is a necessary requirement for this position.
  • Ability to understand the scientific process and implement EHS systems is a fundamental prerequisite in this role.
  • A minimum of 5 year’s EHS experience.
  • Comprehensive and technical knowledge of: ergonomics, safety engineering, occupational medicine, occupational hygiene, behaviour-based safety, waste characterizations, Hazardous waste regulations, EHS Auditing and a clear understanding and interpretation of EHS laws and regulations.