Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

Role Overview

As an Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist at Cook Medical, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a safe and environmentally responsible workplace for all employees. This position reports to the Manager of Facilities and Environmental Health & Safety, providing expert guidance on occupational safety, ergonomics, and overall environmental health standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and implement suitable control measures to mitigate hazards.
• Develop, update, and enforce EHS procedures in alignment with regulations and company policies.
• Design and deliver training programs focused on environmental health and safety topics.
• Offer specialized advice to department managers on EHS matters pertinent to their operations.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory legislation and internal procedures, maintaining thorough records and reports.
• Coordinate environmental compliance efforts, including adherence to IPC license requirements.
• Liaise effectively with external regulatory bodies such as HSA and EPA to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Manage site environmental waste programs, driving continual improvement initiatives.
• Integrate Cook’s Code of Conduct into all business processes under your purview.
• Serve as the Facilities Manager’s delegate for change control reviews in accordance with Quality System Procedures.
• Implement and maintain ISO 14001 Environmental Management standards.
• Oversee procurement, supply, maintenance, and monitoring of personal protective and personal monitoring equipment, managing all related records.
• Analyze monitoring data and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Schedule and conduct EHS meetings and training sessions.
• Coordinate occupational vaccination and health surveillance programs in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Lead accident investigations and prepare detailed reports.

Candidate Profile

• Possession of relevant third-level qualifications or equivalent practical experience.
• Preferably three to four years of experience in a comparable manufacturing environment role.
• Proficient knowledge of IPC license compliance and environmental management systems.
• Familiarity with CE certification processes for equipment.
• Strong understanding of Occupational and Industrial hygiene principles.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with discretion.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer software tools.
• Willingness and availability to travel for business purposes as required.

About Cook Medical in Limerick

Established in Limerick since 1996, Cook Medical has expanded from labelling and distribution to manufacturing, centralized customer support, and innovation-driven product development. This European headquarters serves as the EMEA Support Centre and currently staffs over 1,000 employees, producing 10% of Cook’s globally marketed products.

Employee Benefits

• Hybrid working model requiring onsite presence 3-4 days per week.
• Company-sponsored Defined Contribution pension scheme.
• Medical health insurance coverage for employees and their immediate family.
• Life assurance and income protection policies.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Performance-related bonus arrangements.
• Comprehensive health and wellness initiatives including massages, healthy lifestyle seminars, mindfulness training, physiotherapy sessions, flu vaccinations, and nutrition education.
• Access to a fully equipped onsite gym.
• 39-hour workweek with flexible starting and finishing times.
• Paid leave for involvement in volunteer work.
• Complimentary onsite parking.
• Subsidized onsite restaurant facilities.
• Active sports and social club.