Job Description
Job Summary: This role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of Environmental Health and Safety are maintained throughout the plant.
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines.
As a global company, we employ 109,000 colleagues in over 160 countries. Our commitment to improving patient care and lowering overall costs has helped transform the practice of medical diagnosis from an art to a science.
About the Job:
The successful candidate will provide direction and support to the plant in meeting the requirements of the Abbott Global EHS Management and Technical Standards, applicable ISO standards and other external regulations.
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance and support to the plant to ensure compliance with all statutory Employment and Safety legislation, ADD policies, Abbott Ireland H.R. and EHS Policies.
- Support and continuously evaluate systems within the plant to ensure compliance with Local, National & EU legislation and Abbott Corporate and Division Procedures, Standards and Policies for safety and the environment.
- Develop and maintain an effective EHS management system.
- Issue formal updates to the EHS Manager on a regular basis.
- Review and update EHSMS documents, including EHS Procedures, Register of legislation, Safety Statement, Risk Assessment.
- Report EHS metrics to the EHS Manager on a regular basis.
- Conduct training and awareness sessions related to the EHS System.
- Educate and engage employees in efforts to optimize EHS performance.
- Support and conduct Risk assessments throughout the plant.
- Conduct EHS Assessment of all new chemicals and processes.
- Conduct EHS capital expenditure checklist.
- Support a system that ensures all accidents and hazardous occurrences are recorded and investigated.
- Take a leading role in working with internal EHS committee meetings.
- Oversee internal EHS audits.
- Proactively encourage improvements to any aspects of EHS throughout the plant.
- Ensure implementation of the waste management strategy.
Requirements:
- Third-level qualification in Environmental Science or Occupational Safety & Health.
- At least one year's general science experience.
About Us:
At Abbott, we are committed to advancing healthcare through innovative medical solutions. We believe that our diverse workforce is essential to our success and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.