Process Safety Management (PSM) Specialist

Your new company Our client is a leading global pharmaceutical organisation with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility based in Cork. Operating in a highly regulated environment, they are committed to maintaining the highest standards of Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHS&S) while delivering innovative products that improve patient lives worldwide. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Process Safety Specialist to join their EHS team. Your new role As Process Safety Specialist, you will act as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Process Safety Management (PSM), supporting the safe operation of manufacturing processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.Key responsibilities will include:Supporting and coordinating Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) activities including HAZOP, LOPA, SIL and ATEX assessments.Managing the site's HAZOP revalidation programme.Reviewing change controls and capital projects from a process safety perspective.Supporting Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR).Ensuring compliance with Seveso III regulations and internal EHS standards.Investigating process safety incidents and participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).Developing and delivering process safety training programmes across the site.Monitoring and reporting process safety metrics and performance trends.Supporting EHS audits, inspections, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have:A degree qualification in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related discipline.Experience working within a pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, chemical or other regulated manufacturing environment.Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management principles.Hands-on experience with HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, ATEX and risk assessment methodologies.Familiarity with Change Control systems and incident investigation processes.Knowledge of Seveso III regulations would be highly advantageous.Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.The ability to influence and promote a strong safety culture across all levels of the organisation.What you'll get in return In return, you will have the opportunity to join a world-class pharmaceutical organisation with a strong commitment to employee development, safety and innovation. You will work on impactful projects in a collaborative environment while receiving a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and excellent opportunities for career progression.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact damaris.buita@hays.com for a confidential discussion about your career. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position within the pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career options.Hays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk