Advert Text
Apleona is seeking a dynamic EHS Specialist to join our Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) team to drive our commitment to environmental, health and safety excellence. This pivotal role ensures compliance and promotes a culture of safety across our operations and our life science client operations in Dublin.
The EHS Specialist will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including our Technical Hard Services Team and our contractors, our Soft Service Team, our life science client facilities team and client EHS team to implement impactful EHS programs.
The position offers significant growth opportunities as we and our client invest in life science, your professional development and career development. As the champion for EHS initiatives, the Specialist will support our IFM team, our large range of contractors and our client to achieve a zero-accident culture and carry out work to maintain our exemplary EHS record. The specialist will make a tangible difference to our IFM team, our contractors and our clients EHS culture.
The role empowers you to influence EHS policy and create a safe place to work and visit. If you are passionate about the environment, health and safety, Apleona provides an inclusive platform to advance your career while making a meaningful impact.
Responsibilities:
- EHS Program Development and Improvement: Develop, implement, and continuously enhance our EHS programs, as well as those of our client, to ensure full compliance with Irish regulations and client policy requirements.
- Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis: Conduct comprehensive risk assessment and hazard analyses across various operational areas to identify potential EHS risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
- Contractor Management: Implement robust contractor management process to ensure compliance with Irish, Apleona and Client requirements.
- Safety Training Leadership: Lead and deliver safety training sessions to Apleona employees, our client and our contractors to ensure awareness and adherence to EHS standards.
- Audits and Inspections: Perform regular audits and inspections of our operations and those of our contractors to ensure compliance with EHS legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Contractor Documentation Review: Review contractor documentation to ensure compliance with EHS requirements and standards.
- Client Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the client to integrate their EHS expectations and requirements into our operational practices.
- EHS Incident Monitoring: Maintain electronic systems to monitor EHS incidents, near misses, and accidents. Conduct thorough investigations and develop corrective and preventative action plans as necessary.
Requirements:
- Regulatory Compliance Expertise: You must possess a comprehensive understanding of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations to ensure compliance across all organisational levels.
- Risk Assessment Management: You will be responsible for conducting thorough risk assessments, identifying potential hazards, and implementing effective corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Contractor Management Experience: You will be responsible fir ensuring contractor meet client safety requirements.
- EHS Policy Development: Demonstrate proficiency in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust EHS policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
- Incident Investigation: Conduct detailed investigations and root cause analyses of incidents and near-misses to prevent recurrence and improve safety practices.
- EHS Training: Deliver comprehensive training on EHS-related topics to employees at all levels, ensuring they are well-informed and compliant with safety standards.
- Leadership: Lead and mentor other EHS professionals, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the organisation.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the client EHS and Facilities team to ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with their stringent requirements.
- Facilities Management Knowledge: Facilities management experience and knowledge are desirable to support the integration of EHS practices within facility operations.
- Life Science Industry Experience: Experience working in the life science industry is essential to understand the unique EHS challenges and requirements in this sector.
- GMP Environment Knowledge: Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environments is desirable to ensure compliance with industry-specific standards and regulations.