CQV HSE Advisor

CQV HSE Advisor

Our client is a leading global EPCM company with worldwide operations and projects across Ireland. They are currently seeking an experienced CQV EHS Advisor to join their team in an exciting project located in Limerick. The CQV EHS Advisor will provide specialist Environmental, Health & Safety support during Commissioning, Qualification and Validation activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Key Deliverables

• CQV EHS risk assessments and approvals
• Permit to Work oversight records
• EHS input to CQV readiness, handover and validation documentation
• Incident investigation reports and corrective action tracking
• Field safety inspection and SIMOPS reports

Responsibilities Risk Assessment & Permit to Work

• Review and approve CQV specific risk assessments
• Oversee correct application of Permit to Work systems, including:
  • LOTO and complex system isolation
  • Confined space entry (tanks, vessels, HVAC plenums)
  • Hot work in GMP and non GMP areas
  • Support safe de isolation and re qualification activities during start up

Field Safety Oversight & Contractor Management

• Perform routine EHS inspections and safety walks in GMP and non GMP areas during CQV execution
• Monitor contractor and vendor compliance with:
  • Site EHS rules
  • Intervene where unsafe practices may pose risk to personnel safety or product integrity

Training & Safety Culture

• Ensure CQV teams and vendors complete:
  • Site EHS induction
  • GMP awareness training
  • Task specific safety training (LOTO, chemicals, cleanroom behaviour)
  • Deliver CQV focused toolbox talks addressing pharmaceutical specific hazards
  • Actively promote a strong safety and quality culture during high risk start up phases

Interfaces & Stakeholders

• CQV Engineers, Leads and Validation Teams
• Site EHS and Operational EHS
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Operations and Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T)
• Construction Management
• Contractors, OEMs and Vendors

Incident Management & Regulatory Readiness

• Lead or support incident and near miss investigations related to CQV activities
• Ensure documentation and corrective actions are inspection ready
• Support regulatory inspections and internal audits related to start up, commissioning and validation phases
• Maintain traceable records demonstrating EHS control during critical CQV activities

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in EHS
• Relevant experience in a similar role