EHS Engineer

Dunboyne, Ireland Posted on 07/05/2026

EHS Specialist - Advanced Manufacturing Environment Ireland

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to join a leading multinational manufacturing operation within a highly regulated production environment in Ireland.

This role will play a key part in supporting and continuously improving site EHS programmes, systems, and compliance initiatives while partnering closely with operational and engineering teams across the facility.

The successful candidate will provide technical EHS guidance, support regulatory compliance activities, and contribute to the development of a strong safety culture within a modern manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programmes and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health & safety legislation, permitting requirements, and internal standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to identify improvement opportunities and support corrective actions.
• Provide day-to-day EHS technical support to operational teams, projects, and site activities.
• Support risk assessments relating to equipment, plant modifications, process changes, and operational activities.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of documentation, reporting, and regulatory readiness.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support contractor safety management and high-risk work activities where required.
• Contribute to maintaining a proactive "safety-first" culture across the site.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess experience within a regulated industrial, pharmaceutical, biologics, chemical, or advanced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Suitable backgrounds may include:

• Pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing
• Utilities or industrial operations

Preferred experience includes:

• Environmental compliance and permitting
• EHS auditing and management systems
• Process or operational safety
• High-risk work programmes
• Change management and cross-functional project support

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Health & Safety or related discipline preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of EHS legislation and industry best practices.
• Ability to engage effectively across operational and technical teams.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within fast-paced and highly regulated environments advantageous.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious EHS professional seeking long-term career development within a technically advanced manufacturing setting focused on operational excellence, employee safety, and environmental stewardship.