Permanent
Environmental Health & Safety Associate
Inchinnan

Environmental Health & Safety Advisor

Ref: 269| Posted: 26th Nov 2024

Terumo Aortic is a global medical device company at the forefront of innovation in the healthcare industry. As we continue to invest and grow, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) across our operations. We are seeking a dedicated EH&S Advisor to join our Renfrew team and contribute to our mission of improving patient outcomes through excellence in EH&S practices.

Job Overview:

The EH&S Specialist will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all activities within Terumo Aortic are conducted in accordance with EH&S policies and regulatory requirements. This position involves leading initiatives to promote EH&S awareness, developing and implementing management systems, and providing technical advice and training to support the company's compliance efforts.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Liaise with various business functions to ensure that all company activities align with EH&S policies and regulatory requirements.
  • EH&S Awareness: Assist in promoting a high level of EH&S compliance awareness throughout the company.
  • System Development: Aid in developing and implementing effective EH&S management systems, identifying areas for continuous improvement.
  • Policy and Procedure Leadership: Lead in creating and implementing EH&S-related policies, procedures, risk assessments, reports, and training materials.
  • Audit Coordination: Oversee the coordination of EH&S internal audits, actions, and recommendations in collaboration with the wider EH&S team.
  • Technical Support: Provide technical advice, coaching, and assistance to associates to ensure effective day-to-day risk management and sustained EH&S compliance.
  • Risk Management: Assist in maintaining and updating EH&S opportunity and risk registers and compliance action trackers.
  • Training Programs: Collaborate in the coordination and delivery of EH&S training programs to meet business needs and achieve company objectives.
  • Incident Review: Support the review of accident and hazard reports, conduct root cause analyses, and identify risk reduction opportunities.
  • Regulatory Updates: Stay informed on changing EH&S regulations and industry best practices, providing updates and guidance to the wider EH&S team.
  • Emergency Preparedness: Assist in coordinating site emergency evacuations and other EH&S-related emergencies.

 

Experience Required:

The following experience, qualifications, and credentials are desirable for this role:

 

  • Experience in a similar EH&S advisory or compliance-focused role, ideally within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety and/or Technical Grade Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH) or equivalent, demonstrable professional experience.
  • Sound knowledge and experience of EH&S legislation, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Experience in one or more of the following areas is particularly beneficial:
  • PUWER Regulations
  • DSEAR Regulations
  • COSHH Regulations
  • PPC Regulations
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience with ISO 14001 (environmental) and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety) management system requirements.
  • Prior experience in developing and/or delivering EH&S training programs, toolbox talks, and technical presentations.
  • Experience in coordinating or developing permit-to-work, hazardous energy isolation, and lock-out tag-out (LOTO) systems and documentation is beneficial.
  • First Aid Certificate/Trained First Aider status would be advantageous.
  • Strong attention to detail with an investigative mindset and a genuine interest in EH&S aspects, coupled with the ability to interpret regulations and technical guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with experience in preparing technical reports and risk assessments.
  • IT literate with a sound working knowledge of MS Office and Outlook.