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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at  . Follow @abbvie on  X ,  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  YouTube ,  LinkedIn and  Tik Tok .

Job Description

We are looking for an EHS Engineer to join our EHS Team in Westport . The position will report directly to the EHS Team Leader/Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring that EHS programs and management procedures are in place to ensure that operations at the facility are conducted in a manner that prevents injury or harm to the employees or to the environment.  The position requires knowledge of legislation, policies, strategies, and systems needed to implement and maintain a regulated Environmental Health and Safety organisation .

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit regulatory reports for the EPA, HSA etc.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with the IPPC licence, safety standards and corporate management and technical standards.
• Prepare and implement the sites Industrial Hygiene Program (Containment verification).
• Complete Risk Assessments of the facilities operations.
• Develop site safety and environmental polices and procedures.
• Ongoing development of the site’s EHS training programme.
• Assess EHS impacts of new processes and products at the facility.
• Assist with the management of the facilities IPPC’s licence requirements, where required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science and Technology / Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety/ other appropriate 3rd level qualifications are required.
• Three to five years’ experience in a similar role is essential.
• Detailed knowledge of legislation, policies, strategies, and systems needed to implement and maintain a regulated Environmental Health and Safety organization.
• Good leadership skills in identifying and correcting EHS issues through effective communication and strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Project management experience and ability to influence others.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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