GerTEK is an engineering consultancy company specialising in project management, talent solutions and commissioning qualification and validation services. We partner with many of the world’s largest life science & technology companies who entrust in us to deliver their most strategic and important projects with our technically strong personnel ensuring all important activities meet both current requirements and client’s needs. We have multiple projects that we support, and we are looking to add to our team, we are interested in talking to you if you fit the criteria outlined below:

EHS Specialist:

Purpose:

• Ensure that the highest standards of Environmental Health and Safety are maintained throughout the plant in an ever-changing business environment.
  • Foster a positive culture of continuous improvement while also ensuring that the site complies with all statutory Employment and EHS related legislation, align with the Corporate Technical Standards and Policies.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant EHS legislation and develop systems and procedures that optimizes the safety, health and environmental performance of the Site.
  • Ensure that effective contractor management systems and procedures are followed and maintain Contractor Safety Performance KPI’s.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direction and support to the site in meeting the requirements of the Global EHS Management and Technical Standards, ISO and other external regulations.
  • Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certification.
  • Liaise with Managers /Ensure employees are trained to a defined competency standard with all applicable EHS policies and procedures.
  • Perform Risk assessments throughout the plant and oversee and monitor training on risk assessments.
  • Ensure adequate training is in place to ensure that employees and contractors can perform their roles in compliance with all EHS standards.
  • Manage the EHS Assessment of all new chemicals and processes.
  • Implement ongoing evaluation of EHS awareness activities and develop continuous improvement on EHS programmes.
  • Provide EHS reports to Division and Corporate as requested.
  • Support, improve and continuously monitor the Site Emergency Response Plan to ensure it meets the requirements of changing processes.
  • Support the Emergency Response Team during an EHS emergency.
  • Support EHS activities during construction phases.
  • Assist in induction and training of new and/or existing employees.
  • Auditing to ensure compliance with safety standards and with the corporate management and technical standards.
  • Monitor and achieve environmental targets such as recycling, waste, emissions etc.
  • Maintain the company’s Global incident reporting system.
  • Maintains and enforces the requirements of the sites environmental licence.EHS Responsibilities
  • Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities.
  • Continually be conscious of your own safety and that of others, always complying with safety notices and barriers.
  • Report any EHS incidents and/or Near Misses (unsafe acts and conditions) immediately to your supervisor and always raise the event in EHS system.
  • Support a culture of EHS excellence by recognizing and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement on EHS system.
  • Attend all required EHS training and medical surveillance programs.
  • Wear PPE as required.

Education & Experience:

Essential Requirements

• BSc in Occupational Safety & Health Level 8, or equivalent, or a degree in a related discipline is a necessary requirement for this position
  • 2-3 years relevant experience

Desired Requirements
• Internal Occupational Health and Safety Management System Auditor (ISO 45001 & ISO14001)

We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and innovative work environment. If you are a motivated EHS specialist seeking an exciting challenge in the biopharmaceutical industry, we encourage you to apply.