EHS Specialist
CareerWise Recruitment
Galway
An EHS Specialist is required by Careerwise recruitment to work with our Galway based medical device manufacturing client on a 12 month contract role. THE ROLE: * Train and/or coordinate training for all plant personnel on environmental, hygiene and safety matters, such as manual handling, VDU assessments, hazardous material, communication program, emergency plant evacuation, audits, emergency response, etc. * Investigate accidents related to personal injury, fire chemical release, illness, and toxic exposure due to industrial activity in the facility in order to detect and enforce recommendation to avoid occurrences. * Prepare all environmental reports to the appropriate government agencies in accordance with the laws and regulations. * Perform investigations and studies in order to improve the effectiveness and reduce the use of chemicals in the facility and the generation of wastes. * Design, develop, evaluate, and/or purchase equipment in order to comply with environmental, hygiene, and safety laws. * Perform hygiene studies, such as noise survey, heat stress, air monitoring, waste sampling, etc. REQUIREMENTS: * Minimum Degree level in Environmental, Health and Safety or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * At least 5 years' experience in an EHS role in a manufacturing environment, preferably medical device. * Experience working with and/or implementing ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs. Please call Michael O'Connor today for further information on 091-452410 or email moconnor@careerwise.ie. CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence. Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.
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