Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

KL108304
  • Negotiable
  • Galway, Republic of Ireland
  • Contractor

 

Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

About Your New Employer

  • Join a global leader in manufacturing, committed to world-class standards and continuous improvement.
  • Be part of a collaborative and innovative team, focused on sustainability and operational excellence.
  • Work in a dynamic environment where your expertise in EHS will directly contribute to achieving carbon neutrality and best-in-class safety performance.

About Your New Job

As the Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist, you will:

  • Manage and report all environmental metrics monthly, completing annual AER & EPR reports.
  • Ensure compliance with TT Standard Work, ISO (14001, 45001, 50001), EPA & IED requirements.
  • Lead initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, waste, energy, and water usage, supporting the site’s 2030 Carbon Neutrality goal.
  • Provide EHS support for manufacturing processes, focusing on chemical processes, electric coating, and wastewater treatment.
  • Develop and implement health and safety programs to reduce Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR) and Total Incident Rate (TRIR).
  • Conduct ergonomic risk assessments and implement practical solutions to improve workplace safety and efficiency.
  • Oversee the site’s Connect & Engage and ABC programs, ensuring timely completion of audits and corrective actions.

What Skills You Need

  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Health & Safety or related discipline; postgraduate qualification desirable.
  • 2-3 years’ experience in a world-class manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Strong competency in EHS management, with a proven track record of delivering key projects.
  • Proficiency in statistical and graphical tools (e.g., Pareto analysis, A3s).
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to drive impactful sustainability and safety initiatives.
  • Career development and progression within a global organisation.
  • Supportive team culture and access to ongoing training and development.

What’s Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or contact Kerry Legh on 091 455 302. If this role isn’t quite right but you’re interested in similar opportunities, please get in touch – we have multiple EHS roles available across Ireland.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help shape a safer, more sustainable future!


 

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