EHS Design Specialist

Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated EH&S Design Specialist to join our site EH&S Projects team. In this role, you will provide expert EH&S support for major projects at the site, ensuring compliance with EH&S legislation, standards, and industry best practices. You will act as a subject matter expert (SME) and advisor to project teams, integrating EH&S by Design principles into all phases of project execution.

GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary role –
· Conduct EHS Impact Assessments (IA) as part of Management of Change process to ensure that all EHS requirements and   standards are incorporated
· Implement   'EH&S by Design' as required for selected projects
· Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs & 3D model reviews
· In addition support JSAs, noise /IH/ergonomics / WRAPs (machine safety) assessments
· Support FATs / SATs as required
· Participate in W1 / W3 / Care Custody & Control walkdowns as part of project closeout
· Support IA action closure & tracking
· Perform periodic walkdowns / audits / programme reviews to ensure compliance with IED licence, SOPs & regulatory requirements.

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 Bio/Pharma industry, MedTech 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 of leveraging EHS&S expertise on and off site.

 
Requirements KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Ability to operate as part of a team is critical.
· Customer focus
· Innovative
· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
· Excellent presentation and training skills
· Strong Influencing skills
· Attention to detail
· Good problem-solving skills
· Results and performance driven
· Adaptable and flexible
· Ability to maintain confidentiality
· Availability and willingness to travel on company business
· Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with colleagues regarding EHS issues

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience working to ISO14001 and ISO45001 international standards, preferably
within a Biopharma/pharmaceutical or related environment is required.
Machine safety experience would be advantageous

ESSENTIAL:

· A relevant third level qualification in Science, Engineering or EHS, with at least 5 years' experience in the environment, health and safety area is a prerequisite for the position.
· Good overall knowledge of legal requirements and best practices in both Environment and Safety
· Creates dashboards, power-point presentations and can 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.

DESIRABLE:

· Machine safety experience/qualification would be a distinct advantage
· Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills
· A flexible approach, good priority setting skills and ability to deal with multiple tasks

KEY INDIVIDUAL LEADER COMPETENCIES:

· 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).
· Demonstrates ability to work with teams and individuals
· Proven track record of delivering agreed-upon expectations.
· Builds strong productive lasting relationships
· S/he will have strong technical skills and the ability to explain complex issues and requirements in an easily understood manner
· Excellent problem-solving skills and the necessary capabilities to understand and find solutions for complex technical/regulatory issues
· Asserts personal ideas and opinions using persuasion to influence others
· Seeks opportunities to grow and develop professionally
· Uses best practices to improve business operations
· Holds self-accountable for compliant and flawless execution
· Takes personal responsibility for decisions that successfully build customer value
· Effectively manages and adapts to change
· Demonstrates the courage to stand alone on ideas and opinions that differ from others
· Listens effectively and remains open to other's ideas.
· Works effectively with people that have diverse styles, talents and ideas
· Maintains the highest standards of ethical behaviour
· Treats people with dignity and respect

SIGNIFICANT SAFETY OR WORKING CONSIDERATIONS:

Comply with the requirements of the company's Environmental, Health & Safety Policy, Safety

Statement, associated EHS Procedures and duties outlined in the site EHS Manual.

Requirements
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: · Excellent interpersonal skills · Ability to operate as part of a team is critical. · Customer focus · Innovative · Excellent communication skills both written and verbal · Excellent presentation and training skills · Strong Influencing skills · Attention to detail · Good problem-solving skills · Results and performance driven · Adaptable and flexible · Ability to maintain confidentiality · Availability and willingness to travel on company business · Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with colleagues regarding EHS issues QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Previous experience working to ISO14001 and ISO45001 international standards, preferably within a Biopharma/pharmaceutical or related environment is required. Machine safety experience would be advantageous ESSENTIAL: · A relevant third level qualification in Science, Engineering or EHS, with at least 5 years' experience in the environment, health and safety area is a prerequisite for the position. · Good overall knowledge of legal requirements and best practices in both Environment and Safety · Creates dashboards, power-point presentations and can 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. DESIRABLE: · Machine safety experience/qualification would be a distinct advantage · Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills · A flexible approach, good priority setting skills and ability to deal with multiple tasks KEY INDIVIDUAL LEADER COMPETENCIES: · 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). · Demonstrates ability to work with teams and individuals · Proven track record of delivering agreed-upon expectations. · Builds strong productive lasting relationships · S/he will have strong technical skills and the ability to explain complex issues and requirements in an easily understood manner · Excellent problem-solving skills and the necessary capabilities to understand and find solutions for complex technical/regulatory issues · Asserts personal ideas and opinions using persuasion to influence others · Seeks opportunities to grow and develop professionally · Uses best practices to improve business operations · Holds self-accountable for compliant and flawless execution · Takes personal responsibility for decisions that successfully build customer value · Effectively manages and adapts to change · Demonstrates the courage to stand alone on ideas and opinions that differ from others · Listens effectively and remains open to other's ideas. · Works effectively with people that have diverse styles, talents and ideas · Maintains the highest standards of ethical behaviour · Treats people with dignity and respect SIGNIFICANT SAFETY OR WORKING CONSIDERATIONS: Comply with the requirements of the company's Environmental, Health & Safety Policy, Safety Statement, associated EHS Procedures and duties outlined in the site EHS Manual.

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