Galway, Connacht, Ireland
5 days ago
EHS Specialist

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.  

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards.  We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.


What You Can Expect

With minimal direction, coordinates the necessary programs, reports, training, audits, and systems in order to comply with all environmental and safety laws and regulations. 

How You'll Create Impact Monitor all waste activities such as generation, storage, inventory, transportation, and disposalTrain and/ or coordinate training for all plant personnel on environmental, hygiene and safety matters, such as fork lifting, equipment, hazardous material, communication program, emergency plant evacuation, audits, emergency response, etc. Investigate accidents related to personal injury, fire chemical release, illness, and toxic exposure due to industrial activity in the facility in order to detect and enforce recommendation to avoid occurences Prepare all environmental reports to the appropriate government agencies in accordance with the laws and regulations. Perform investigations and studies in order to improve the effectiveness and reduce the use of chemicals in the facility and the generation of wastes. Design, develop, evaluate, and/ or purchase equipment in order to comply with environmental, hygiene, and safety laws.Perform hygiene studies, such as noise survey, heat stress, air monitoring, waste sampling, etc. In order to provide employees a safe working environmentPerform environmental and safety audits in order to assess compliance to environmental and safety laws and regulations Obtain disposable permits for the hazardous, solid and special waste streams. Maintain and file environmental, hygiene, and safety documents as per internal policies and procedures and environmental and safety laws and regulations. 

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the \"essential functions\" for purposes of the ADA. 

What Makes You Stand Out Good interpersonal skills. Team work and customer focus oriented. Ability to train and coach others. Must have project management skills.Your Background Bachelors Degree in Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Travel Expectations Up to 5%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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