EHS Specialist – Kerry

The successful EHS Specialist will support the EHS workstream for a facility expansion project, with a focus on facilitating HAZOP sessions and developing EHS SOPs ahead of startup.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and facilitate HAZOP workshops for new equipment/process installations, ensuring actions are tracked to closure

- Develop, review, and issue EHS SOPs and safety documentation for the new facility

- Support establishment of site safety systems and procedures ahead of operational startup

- Liaise with engineering, validation, and operations teams to identify and mitigate EHS risks

- Ensure compliance with Irish health & safety legislation (Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, associated regulations) and relevant industry standards

- Support risk assessments (e.g. HAZID, FMEA) as required

Requirements

- Proven experience facilitating or participating in HAZOP workshops

- Experience establishing EHS management systems/SOPs, ideally in a new-build or startup environment

- Working knowledge of Irish EHS legislative requirements

- Pharmaceutical, chemical, or regulated manufacturing background preferred

- Strong stakeholder communication and documentation skills