Senior EHS Engineer

We are looking for a Senior EHS Engineer to join our pharmaceutical client's team in Sligo to help shape safety across engineering projects, construction works and site upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Making projects safer from the start: Work with engineering teams to identify potential hazards in designs, equipment layouts and process systems before work begins.
• Solving complex safety challenges: Carry out risk assessments, contribute to safety reviews and help teams prevent incidents before they happen.
• Supporting project delivery: Partner with project managers and contractors to ensure construction, upgrades and commissioning activities are carried out safely.
• Managing high-risk work: Help ensure the right safety measures are in place for activities such as equipment isolation, opening pipes and equipment, maintenance and permit-controlled work.
• Investigating and improving: Look into incidents, technical issues and safety concerns, identify the underlying causes and recommend practical improvements.
• Influencing and advising: Use your technical expertise to challenge unsafe practices, guide decision-making and help engineering teams find solutions that work in practice.

Requirements

• 8 years' experience in EHS, ideally within engineering projects, construction or site upgrades.
• A degree in Occupational Health and Safetyor a related discipline.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and process diagrams.
• Experience in process safety and risk assessments.
• Strong EHS experience supporting major projects, plant upgrades, shutdowns and contractors.
• Experience managing high-risk work, including permits, equipment isolation, confined spaces, lifting and hot work.
• Confidence working with engineers and contractors to challenge safety measures and reduce risks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience investigating incidents, equipment failures and identifying root causes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain risks and influence decisions.