EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist 

Location: Limerick, Ireland (Onsite working)

Duration: 12 months 

Hours: 40

Pay rate range: Depending on experience

Imagine your next project where you will play a pivotal part in providing comprehensive EHS support for projects at the Limerick site. Your responsibilities will involve guaranteeing adherence to regulatory, corporate, and industry requirements, making a significant impact on the success of each project. Join us in this exciting venture, where your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the highest standards of compliance and safety.

roles and responsibilities

Offer EHS project support for initiatives at the Limerick site

This involves:

• Conduct of EHS Impact Assessments (IA) within the Management of Change process to ensure compliance with all EHS requirements and J&J standards. 

• Engage in design reviews, HAZOPs, JSAs, noise, IH/ergonomics & FATs/SATs

• Provide assistance for PTW/construction safety during project execution and contribute to tracking the closure of IA action items

• Perform periodic walkdowns / audits / programme reviews to ensure compliance with safety and environmental permits, plans, policies and regulatory requirements.

• Provide support to functions for Incident & accident investigations and close out of CAPA’s

• Assist in the preparation, implementation and review of EHS Procedures and other EHS documents appropriate to the scope of site activities and in compliance with J&J requirements.

• Provide oversight and technical support for the site risk assessment / JSA programme and assist in implementing appropriate control measures for identified risks.

• Provide oversight and technical support on HECP (Hazardous Energy Control Procedures) Program.

• Provide support on Manual Handling and Lock Out Tag Out Training.

This is not an exhaustive, comprehensive listing of job functions. May perform other duties as assigned.

how to succeed

You are expected to bring extensive general and technical expertise in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), coupled with a background in the MedTech or Pharma industry or a comparable field. Your ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders is paramount, and your track record as a successful collaborator is essential. Beyond that, your proficiency as a networker is a valuable asset, allowing you to leverage your EHS expertise both on-site and off-site.

You will also bring:

• A relevant third level qualification in Science, Engineering or EHS, with at least 5 years’ experience in the environment, health and safety area, ideally in the Medtech or Pharma industry.

• Previous experience working to ISO14001 and ISO45001 international standards, within a MedTech or related environment is required.

• Good overall knowledge of legal requirements and best practices in Environment, Health and Safety

• Good computer skills with the ability to create dashboards, work in Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to track and trend KPI’s, assembling information into clearly written reports, documented findings or recommendations and communicate this progress in easily understandable manner to all stakeholders.

• A strong communicator & influencer who is credible, self-assured and highly capable of negotiating successful outcomes with site stakeholders (managers, leads, contractors, front line workers).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the necessary capabilities to understand and find solutions for complex technical/regulatory issues.

• Uses best practices to improve business operations.

• Holds self-accountable for compliant and flawless execution.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 would be a distinct advantage.

• Machine and Electrical Safety experience.

• Manual Handling Trainer

• EHS project experience.

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a minimum of 12 months with a strong possibility of extending.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Vision

Johnson & Johnson Vision brings together cutting-edge insights, science, technology and people. We partner with eye care professionals and help more people around the world preserve and restore sight. Our portfolio includes the best selling contact lens brand in the world, ACUVUE®, plus consumer eye health solutions, dry eye treatments, refractive (Lasik) and cataract products. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough, create a world connected by SIGHT™ with your next project at Johnson & Johnson Vision. 

https://jnjvisionpro.co.uk/

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, Limited & Umbrella options are available. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.