EHS Project Engineer

The EHS Project Engineer ensures environmental, health, and safety compliance across pharmaceutical manufacturing and R&D operations. This role integrates EHS principles into engineering projects, supports regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement in safety and sustainability practices. The position requires strong technical expertise in high-hazard programs, chemical management, construction and contractor EHS management within highly regulated environments.

Project Support & Integration

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• 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.
  

Technical EHS Expertise

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• 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.
  

Regulatory Compliance

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• 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

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• 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.
  

Training & Communication

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• Deliver technical EHS training to projects, engineering, operations, and laboratory staff.
  
• Promote safety culture through awareness campaigns and toolbox talks.
  

Documentation & Reporting

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• Maintain EHS documentation including risk assessments, SOPs, and change control records.
  
• Track and report EHS KPIs including near misses, project status, RAMS and PTW.
  

Stakeholder Engagement

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• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure alignment on EHS goals.
  
• Participate in cross-functional teams for process improvement and sustainability initiatives.
  

Experience:

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• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or chemical manufacturing environments supporting projects/operations.
  
• Proven experience supporting capital projects, facility upgrades, and equipment installations with EHS integration.
  
• Demonstrated involvement in GMP-regulated operations and cleanroom environments.
  

Technical Skills:

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• Proficient with Construction Safety and associated regulations and requirements.
  
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and implementation.
  
• Experience conducting Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and criticality assessments for new equipment and systems.
  
• Proficient in field walkdowns, hazard identification, and verification of engineering controls. xcfaprz
  
• Familiarity with gas safety and chemical management and compliance.