Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability SpecialistBallinasloe, Galway County, Ireland
Job Title: Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability Specialist
Department: Facilities
Reports To: Senior Facilities Engineer
Job Summary:
The Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) Specialist acts as Surmodics Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability Specialist for Ireland facilities.
The Position serves as subject matter expert on all company related EHSS requirements.
Primary responsibilities include conducting EHSS training, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, updating, organizing, and maintaining all EHSS related records, updating EHSS policy documents and procedures, and acting as primary haz/non-haz waste coordinator.
Responsibilities: Promote a culture of EHSS excellence and provide high-quality EHSS technical knowledge.Take the day-to-day lead for Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability management and performance across the business.Carry out regular site audits/inspections across the business activities and produce risk assessments.Ensure all EHSS KPI's are achieved and communicate to management.Ensure that any accidents are reported, investigated, and effectively closed out.
Actively share lessons learnt from any incident investigations and ensure practical and sustainable corrective actions are in place.Promote a consistent incident reporting culture across the company including the use of Near Miss reporting.Regularly review and develop risk assessments and method statements for any site activities including construction.Ensure that the risks and control measures associated with the company's activities are identified and that appropriate management systems are in place and working effectively.Perform and coordinate hazard and risk assessments for manufacturing equipment.Ensure equipment meets appropriate safety requirements.Ensure all hazardous wastes leave the site and comply with regulatory requirements.Act as a team member for Chemical Spill Response and Medical Emergency Response teams; manage associated response procedures and coordinate required training sessions for team members.Ensure all relevant internal training is complete (Manual Handling, Forklift Training, Emergency Response Training, Fire Evacuation, etc.
).Recommend safety standards and procedures in accordance with company and regulatory requirements and assist facility personnel in plant-wide implementation and maintenance of safety standards and procedures.Site Lead for any HSA Audits.Site lead for ISO14001 Environmental Management & ISO45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.Minimum Qualifications: Professional qualification in a health & safety discipline.1-3 years' experience in health and safety is essential.Excellent communication, leadership & presentation skills.Proficient use and knowledge of software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook etc.Medical Device Experience would be advantageous.Benefits: Annual Bonus4 day compressed working weekMedical Insurance for the employee & dependentsDefined Contribution Pension Plan with up to 8% employer contributionPaid Maternity / Paternity LeaveLong term disability protection & Death in service coverSick PayOngoing training and development supportedOpportunity for Career AdvancementIdeally located and easily commuted from surrounding Midland's areas, Galway city and County.Apply for this job
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