EHS Specialist

About Your New Employer

This position with a global medical device company in Co. Tipperary. 

About Your New Job as an EHS Specialist:

• You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures to ensure that the company meets and complies with all applicable regulations pertaining to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).  
• You will conduct training of employees in hazardous materials handling, emergency response, industrial hygiene, and safety. 
• Evaluate work-related injuries according to worker's compensation laws and other regulations.
• Enforce and interpret company policies and procedures related to EHS by inspecting plant facilities to identify potential hazards, analysing operating records and reports, monitoring environmental indicators, responding to and documenting all inquiries regarding environmental or industrial hygiene issues, implementing corrective action where necessary, and ensuring that established procedures are followed correctly.
• Develop company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local EHS laws through knowledge of appropriate regulations and by monitoring regulation changes to identify areas that may affect Company's operations or liability.
• Direct all aspects of chemical handling and hazardous waste management to remaining in compliance and maintain operating efficiency by assessing efficiency and cost-effectiveness, determining the most suitable method for handling specific types of waste, and ensuring that operating practices are in full compliance with regulations.
• Evaluate and document work-related injuries according to worker's compensation laws and other regulations by exercising judgment based on regulatory knowledge and experience.

What Skills You Need:

• Level 8 qualification required in EH&S or relevant discipline.
• Ideally 2-3 years’ experience working within an EHS function in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of ISO management systems implementation, ISO 45001 and 14001 would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent organisational, planning, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work on own initiative and influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Full understanding of EH&S requirements and relevant legislation. 

What's Next?

Apply Now or contact Emma on eward@sigmar.ie for more information.