EHS Specialist

This role will be responsible for verifying that all safety, health, and environmental systems are implemented and validated prior to start-up, supporting a safe and efficient transition from construction to operation.

• Confirm implementation of SOPs, permit-to-work systems, and completion of training and competency records.
• Verify Management of Change (MOC) actions are resolved or appropriately risk-justified.
• Verify closure of HAZOP/LOPA actions for process equipment and systems.
• Confirm zoning classifications, ignition source control, grounding/bonding, and segregation of incompatible materials.
• Validate exposure control strategies, containment, LEV, closed transfer systems, PPE, and monitoring plans.
• Manage deviations and start-up documentation, determining go/no-go status and post-start-up reviews.
• Review environmental systems including emissions abatement, waste handling, and water management controls.
• Conduct site walkdowns verifying labelling, LOTO, leak checks, alarm tests, and operational readiness.
• Ensure installation and testing of safety-critical systems (reliefs, interlocks, detection, fire protection, ventilation).

Experienced EHS professional to play a key role in ensuring a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is safe, compliant, and fully prepared for operation.

• In-depth knowledge of Safety, Health & Environmental compliance.
• Strong background in regulated manufacturing or GxP environments.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in EHS or Process Safety, including direct PSSR involvement.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across disciplines.