EHS Project Engineer

Arcadis DPS Engineering are seeking an EHS Project Engineer, to assist with engineering projects, support regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement in safety and sustainability practices in a drug product manufacturing facility located in Dundalk. The contract is offered on a 12-month basis initially.

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• The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in high-hazard programs, chemical management, and contractor EHS management, supporting capital projects, facility upgrades, and process changes.
  
• Integrate EHS requirements into capital projects, facility upgrades, and process changes.
  
• Conduct Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and ensure closure of EHS-related actions prior to commissioning.
  
• Perform field walkdowns to identify hazards and verify engineering controls.
  
• Support criticality assessments for equipment, utilities, and processes impacting safety and compliance.
  
• Ensure engineering controls (e.g., LEV, isolators, interlocks) are designed and implemented effectively.
  
• Support PHA and other PSM related assessments.
  
• Support PSDP and PSCS responsibilities to ensure compliance under the role of the client.
  
• Lead development and implementation of High Hazard Programs (e.g., Construction Safety, ATEX, Process Safety Management).
  
• Support Biosafety programs including containment strategy validation.
  
• Support Hazardous Waste and Chemical Inventory systems in compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
  
• Schedule and coordinate Industrial Hygiene Monitoring (air sampling, noise, exposure assessments).
  
• Support Machine Safety and LOTO programs for equipment installations and maintenance.
  
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations including HSA and EPA.
  
• Implementation of Construction, Machinery and other EHS Regulations.
  
• Prepare for and support regulatory inspections and audits.
  
• Safety & Environmental Programs
  
• Develop and maintain assigned EHS programs and provide support for other programmes.
  
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions.
  
• Conduct internal audits and support external inspections.
  
• Deliver technical EHS training to projects, engineering, operations, and laboratory staff.
  
• Promote safety culture through awareness campaigns and toolbox talks.
  
• Maintain EHS documentation including risk assessments, SOPs, and change control records.
  
• Track and report EHS KPIs including near misses, project status, RAMS and PTW
  
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure alignment on EHS goals.
  
• Participate in cross-functional teams for process improvement and sustainability initiatives.
  

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• Minimum 5 years’ EHS experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or chemical manufacturing environments supporting projects and operations.
  
• Proven track record supporting capital projects, facility upgrades, and equipment installations with integrated EHS controls.
  
• Proficient in conducting Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), hazard identification, and verification of engineering controls.
  
• Strong working knowledge of Construction Safety regulations, Process Safety Management (PSM) principles, and regulatory compliance (HSA, EPA).
  
• Experience managing industrial hygiene monitoring, hazardous waste, chemical inventories, and environmental permitting.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.
  

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