Senior Environmental, Health And Safety Specialist

Our client, a leading medical device company is seeking to recruit a Senior Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist in Galway on a permanent basis.
Responsibilities: Lead safety programmes to include emergency response, risk assessment and chemical compliance.Maintain plant statistic, performance to goals and other records necessary to document ISO45001:2018 Management System status and comply with regulatory requirements.Represent the client to outside parties, such as regulatory agencies and government bodies to ensure legal Health and Safety compliance.Maintain metrics for assessing EH&S effectiveness.Direct all aspects of chemical handling and hazardous waste management to remain compliant 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.Work with senior management to identify and control significant health and safety impacts on operations.Participate in and prepare for EHS inspections by external agencies, and all system audits.Investigate, prepare, communicate and manage reports on incidents, injuries, ill-health, and corrective actions as required.Qualifications: Level 8 Bachelors Degree in Occupational, Health and Safety or other relevant 3rd level qualification.Minimum of 5+ years' experience in Medical Device Industry or in a senior EHS role.Knowledge of legislation and ability to interpret and translate such information into business policy and procedures.For a confidential discussion on theSenior Environmental, Health and Safety Specialistrole please contact Emma Barry today. ****** 091 706719

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