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Job Description Summary

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

GE Healthcare Ireland Limited manufactures and distributes X-ray and MRI Contrast Media for internal and external customers worldwide. As part of the Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) business of GE Healthcare, we support the PDx vision of being the best-in-class supply chain delivering the right dose to the right patient at the right time.

Here at our campus at Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, we employ 700 staff and are a 24/7 operation exporting to 93 markets worldwide. Every second of every day, 365 days a year, a patient is diagnosed with the help of our products through procedures such as X-Ray and MRI. We are a modern, agile, cost competitive team delivering to the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance to patients around the world and are on a transformation journey to double our capacity over the next 5 years.

Job Description

Role Summary / Purpose:

The site Environmental, Health, Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing the site EHS programs focused on high-risk operation activities to mitigate risks, drive regulatory compliance, and promote a risk reduction and safer place to work. In this role, you will implement robust EHS defenses and controls as well as improve the EHS culture across the site. Working with the site EHS peers and across the global supply chain, you will learn and implement best-in-class practices. This role reports directly to the Site EHS Run Leader and will be a key member of the site EHS Department.

Essential Responsibilities:

In this role, you will

• Implement the EHS Framework 2.0, working in partnership with the leadership team and element owners to support compliance, manage complex issues, lead long-term EHS planning, and support the overall site strategy.

• Implement programs, tools, and training to assist the site in ensuring compliance with legal requirements, implementing GE EHS programs, meeting business expectations and ensuring continuous improvement.

• Analyze and communicate performance against expectations, provide feedback, establish, and track required actions to improve safety.

• Sustain a world class EHS program and safety culture; ensure robust pipeline and process for driving excellence certifications (ISO50001, 45001 etc.).

• Provide technical support and guidance to site expiation projects.

• Ensure that robust Business Continuity & Emergency Response programs are in place and effective.

• Manage legal requirements as required.

Quality Specific Goals:

• Ensure that you are fully aware of, and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position.

• Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines.

• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.

• Work with Quality to support QMS initiatives.

Qualifications / Core Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification in Occupational Safety, Health, Environment, Engineering or chemistry degree.

• Several years’ experience with proven EHS knowledge and background in a pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

• Ability to work in a matrix environment, influence and motivate teams to achieve a unified goal

• Working knowledge of EHS management system would be advantageous

• Skill sets and experience in High-risk Operation, such as hazardous chemicals, forklift and powered industrial vehicle operation, confined space and electrical safety.

• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and other responsibilities, adjust to changing priorities.

• Knowledge of European, National & Local regulations, codes & standards, underpinned by a solid understanding of healthcare industry and safety standards

Inclusion and Diversity

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Behaviors

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Total Rewards

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No