EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist

Location: Galway

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40 hours

Supports the design, implementation, maintenance, and review of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate and industry requirements.

Responsible for supporting the implementation on ISO14001:2015 with an external vendor by actively participating in reviewing and approving new documents require for the attainment of ISO.

Acts as an SME and advisor to all teams on site in relation to EHS matters with particular emphasis on Industrial Hygiene and corporate EHS Software Management systems and data management.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain and sustain the ISO14001:2015 Standard for the site by working with an external vendor to implement this key requirement for the site.

• Oversee the Industrial Hygiene program and act as site SME.

  • Conduct Occupational Hygiene Risk Assessments based on activities performed on the site.

  • Liaise with Global Health in the review and specification of SEG’s.

  • Work with Consultants to complete Occupational hygiene monitoring and co-ordinate other related activities as required.

  • Oversee the approval of New Chemical Introductions and management of the SDS’s corporate database to ensure accuracy with respect to chemicals used on site.

• Maintains the Chemical Register for the site and works with the relevant stakeholders to introduce new chemicals to the site.

• Emergency Response Planning for the site inclusive of training teams based on risk profile for the site.

• Manages the Contractors Management and the Permit to Work Process for the site.

• Provide monthly Metrics reports for the site and ensure on time submission of monthly reports to Corporate EHS in CURVE. 

• Chairs and leads bi-monthly meetings with the sites EHS Refresh Team ensuring compliance to the relevant standards is met as well as key deliverables.

• Creates and delivers presentations for the EHS Management Reviews.

• Provide and develop Chemical Awareness, Manual Handling and EHS Induction Training, Contractor Management, Permit to Work and other Safety Training as required.

• Provide training on the J&J EHS Software System to users and act as site SME.

• Perform quarterly walkdowns / audits / program reviews to ensure compliance with the J&J Standard and regulatory requirements.

• Provide support for Good Saves, Incident & accident investigations and close out of CAPA’s in CURVE

• 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 and ISO14001:2015 implementation.

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

• Manual Handing instructor.

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

She/he will have a strong EHS general/technical knowledge and experience in the MedTech industry or equivalent, be a strong effective communicator with all stakeholders. She/he will be a strong collaborator with a proven track and a strong networker able to leverage EHS expertise on and off site. 

How to Succeed

• 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.

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

• Good written and communication skills.

• 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 an easily understandable manner to all stakeholders.

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

• Manual Handling Trainer

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a 12 months

about Cerenovus

Cerenovus is part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech and an emerging leader in neurovascular care. Our commitment to changing the trajectory of stroke is inspired by our long heritage and dedication to helping physicians protect people from a lifetime of hardship. At Cerenovus we offer a broad portfolio of devices used in the endovascular treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Cerenovus. 

https://www.jnjmedtech.com/en-US/companies/cerenovus

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, LTD & 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”.