About this opportunity
Company Description
About AbbVie
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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Job Description
We invite an experienced and enthusiastic EHS Engineer to join our AbbVie Westport, Co. Mayo team. As our new EHS Engineer, you will create a culture of strong safety engagement among employees and utilise the operational excellence framework to drive EHS improvements, compliance with EHS requirements, and achieving EHS KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
We have a diverse team at AbbVie Westport that you will work with to achieve safety and environmental goals/objectives in line with the overall campus goals and objectives.
So, if you are ready to advance your career with AbbVie in Westport, read on for more information on this pivotal role.
Key Responsibilities
Create a strong “Zero Believe It, Achieve It. I Will” incident and injury-free safety culture.
Engage and empower managers and employees to highlight and implement continuous safety improvements.
Motivate, energise, and influence the BU (Business Unit) management team to implement fresh, leading-edge EHS programs, initiatives, and activities effectively.
Lead the EHS Risk Assessment program in BU and ensure all elements of facility, equipment, tasks, ergonomics, and chemicals are appropriately risk assessed.
Maintain EHS KPIs, ensuring they are continuously up to date. Drive positive action and performance, ensuring appropriate, timely action on declining KPIs.
Attend and support safety forums, provide direction for forums to ensure focus on key safety topics, provide safety information as relevant, and influence management and employees to ensure active engagement.
Complete regular audits to ensure the business meets all EHS Regulatory and Corporate requirements and engage relevant team members on the GEMBA.
Support accident/incident investigation to ensure appropriate root cause analysis completed and CAPAs implemented.
Support a system whereby Safety interventions/EHS Observations are effectively recorded and managed.
Support the Supervisors/Managers where breaches of EHS policy are encountered.
Coordinate EHS promotional activities to create a culture of engagement.
Work with the EHS Team to ensure best-in-class standards across the Business Units.
Support and/or lead EHS programs on EHS Promotion; Behavioural Safety; Ergonomics; Machinery Safety; Powered Industrial Trucks; Emergency Response, EHS Training; Work at Height.
Complete additional duties as assigned to you by the Associate Director EHS
Qualifications
Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Science/Engineering, Environmental Science or similar.
Minimum five years of EHS experience in a pharmaceutical/medical device or other industrial setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of Irish health and safety regulations and industry best practices.
Experience in the implementation and management of IS0 14001 and 45001 certified systems.
Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal, communication, organisation and decision-making skills
Experience in influencing others, including upwards, to drive safety improvements.
Experience in engaging employees to continuously improve safety culture.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining close attention to detail. Thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
Results-focused and committed. Demonstrated commitment to achieving high results in a demanding work environment.
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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