This is what you will do:
Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety will provide environmental, health, and safety support for all operations at the Alexion Dublin Manufacturing Facility.
You will be responsible for:
Develops implements and monitors environmental, health & safety programs to ensure compliance with all applicable government regulations and company standards and values.Works closely with manufacturing staff operations and the EHS Team to promote safe manufacturing practices, procedures, and proper use of containment equipment and facilities.Demonstrate leadership and a strong desire to protect employees, our community and the environment – leading with a 'Everyone Home Safe' mind-setIdentifies and addresses site EHS issues and employee concerns.Performs incident management activities including injury management investigations and associated recordkeeping.Identifies implements and tracks corrective actions to prevent recurrence.Performs EHS hazard assessments including Task and Area Risk Assessments and makes recommendations to control hazards.Assists with the governance of life safety fire and property risk management programs. Develops, implements, and maintains training programs for health, safety and the environment.Responsible for developing appropriate emergency plans and response capabilities.Maintains availability to respond to emergencies during off-hours (evenings, weekends, holidays).Stays abreast of new EHS government regulations as they are promulgated as well as new developments in industry (best practices).Builds relationships with key departments to foster support for EHS programs.Assist with the development and maintenance of the Environmental and Health & Safety Management System.You will need to have:
B.Sc. in an EHS-related discipline, such as engineering, physical science, or biological science/chemistry, or equivalent experience required.Qualification or experience in safety and environmental required. A minimum of 3 years' professional experience required in environment, health, and safety programs. Knowledge and understanding of environment, health, and safety permitting and regulations.Knowledge and understanding of environment, health, and safety compliance reporting.Ability to make effective oral presentations and work as part of a team.Proficiency in organizing, communication, problem solving, multitasking and collaborating with others.Ability to develop and roll out EHS programs as required by the operational needs of the businessThe individual in this position will be able to organize his/her own work on a routine basis and requires minimal supervision. The individual must be able to provide updates and tracking on tasks.Good communication skills required, both verbal and written.We would prefer for you to have:
A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in cGMP environment is desirableSpecific experience in hazardous waste management or other professional EHS trainings or certifications a plus.Experience in Integrated Pollution Prevention & Control (IPPC) or Industrial Emissions (IE) Licensing, GMM (Genetically Modified Microorganism) Consent and/or Emissions Trading preferredExperience with Manual Handling and Visual Display Unit Risk Assessments is desirable.AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.