Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Fire and Safety Systems Specialist at our Dunboyne facility. This person will ensure that the emergency response program, fire detection, sprinkler, gas monitoring and other site safety systems are operating as intended.

What you will do:

Bring your energy, knowledge, and innovation to:

Ensure proper maintenance and testing of fire safety systems, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and gas suppression systems.Proactively deal with issues with these critical systems to ensure the systems operate reliably.Lead investigations when safety systems do not operate as intended and implement appropriate corrective/ preventative actions.Co-ordinate with third party vendors to ensure the correct maintenance at the correct frequencies are executed on these systems.Oversee training and development of the site’s emergency response team . Ensuring training plans in accordance with the site needs, refresher training is completed on time, new ERT and First Aid members are onboarded to the team per site emergency response procedure.Ensure ERT equipment such as gas detection equipment, breathing apparatus, etc are inspected and maintained using site CMMS.Lead the site emergency management program through development of internal emergency plans through provision of instruction and training of various groups across site along with regular emergency management drills and evacuations in line with industry best practice and our safety standards.Lead monthly ERT Steering team meeting, reporting on recent events, changes and continuous improvement opportunities.Liaise with our other Ireland sites to build collaboration, sharing training opportunities and knowledge.Maintain up to date records and files kept for statutory purposes.Site Custodian for relevant EHS and Engineering standards for fire safety.Ensure that actions as highlighted from 3rd party service providers are completed and in accordance with local standards.Act as site point of contact and site SME (Subject Matter Expert) to project teams on any modifications/upgrades to relevant site systems.Provide oversight and support to the inspection/testing and maintenance of other site safety systems i.e. fire extinguishers, safety showers, safety signage etc.) in conjunction with relevant service providers.

What skills you will need:

To excel in this role, you will have:

Proven record of accomplishments of working in a Pharma/Biopharma company or related industry is desirable.Graduate or post-graduate qualification in sustainability or equivalent.Have a passion for sustainability and energy management.Working knowledge of ISO50001 including certification.Track record of energy improvement projects on significant energy users.Proven ability around working cross functionally, focusing on meeting and tracking to schedules and embracing an interdependent work culture.Experience working in a GMP/regulated environment is desirable.Organisation Skills – Ability to manage multiple priorities and know when to escalate issues for resolution.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

03/14/2025

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Requisition ID:R336295