Environmental Health Safety Engineer

Job Title: EHS Project EngineerLocation: County Louth, Ireland Contract Type: Fixed Term – 12 MonthsAbout the RoleThe EHS Project Engineer will lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D operations. This role integrates EHS principles into engineering projects, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement in safety, environmental, and sustainability performance.You’ll be a key technical resource, embedding EHS standards into high-hazard operations, construction, and process safety activities within a highly regulated environment.Key ResponsibilitiesIntegrate EHS requirements into capital projects, facility upgrades, and process changes.Lead Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and ensure closure of EHS actions.Identify and mitigate risks through field walkdowns, PHA, and PSM assessments.Support Construction Safety, Machine Safety, LOTO, and Permit to Work programs.Manage chemical safety, hazardous waste, and industrial hygiene monitoring.Ensure compliance with HSA, EPA, and other EHS regulations.Lead incident investigations, audits, and implement corrective actions.Deliver EHS training and promote a proactive safety culture across projects.Requirements5+ years EHS experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or chemical manufacturing.Strong technical background in Construction Safety, Process Safety, and Regulatory Compliance.Skilled in risk assessment, EHS documentation, and incident investigation.Excellent communicator and collaborator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.QualificationsDegree in Environmental, Chemical, or Safety Engineering, or related field.Professional EHS certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, PSM, ATEX) preferred.Experience in GMP-regulated environments advantageous.