As an EHS Specialist, you will manage compliance with health and safety standards, oversee EHS activities, conduct audits, and develop training programs while collaborating with stakeholders.
EHS Specialist
Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety for both our patients and colleagues. As a vital member of the Environmental Health and Safety team, your role is crucial in maintaining these standards and ensuring the organization is prepared for necessary compliance activities. By adhering to these principles, you help us achieve our mission of delivering exceptional healthcare and fostering a secure workplace.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Additional Information
How to apply
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms - allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
Environmental, Health & Safety
Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety for both our patients and colleagues. As a vital member of the Environmental Health and Safety team, your role is crucial in maintaining these standards and ensuring the organization is prepared for necessary compliance activities. By adhering to these principles, you help us achieve our mission of delivering exceptional healthcare and fostering a secure workplace.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
- Identify and ensure compliance with Legal and Global Occupational Safety and Health standards for hazardous workplace conditions.
- Oversee daily EHS activities hazardous, biological, and special process safety activities, maintaining communication with relevant stakeholders, and conduct Improvement programs.
- POC Support, Investigate safety, health and organizational environment incidents, develop and disseminate EHS communications with NPI stakeholders.
- Participate in Internal and External EHS Audits and inspections, follow-up procedures, and contribute to the development and implementation of EHS performance plans.
- Manage moderately projects, develop short-term work plans, and apply skills to contribute effectively within the Work Team.
- Integrate EHS into daily management, identify improvement opportunities, collaborate with local safety champions, and assist in evaluating new sites, projects, and equipment.
- Audit site systems and processes, implement EHS cultural improvement activities, and review, identify, develop, and deliver EHS-related training programs.
- Manage and maintain digital EHS platforms for the area.
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
- BA diploma (or equivalent) or relevant certificates with 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in understanding and applying the laws, regulations, standards, and best practices governing health and safety and specifically for Process safety in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good skills in managing digital systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in EHS program development, ISO implementation, and ongoing management
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)
- Knowledge of the technical aspects of EHS programs
- Experience managing SharePoint and/or EHS digital platforms
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Additional Information
- In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
- Please note there is no relocation support available for this position
How to apply
- Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms - allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
Environmental, Health & Safety
Top Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Sharepoint
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