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EHS Engineer

AT Jabil
Jabil

EHS Engineer

Waterford, Ireland

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

This position is a 12-months fixed term contract.

The Safety Engineer manages the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of a safe, accident-free, healthy work environment, compliant with all applicable EHS regulations and company policies and procedures.

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Key Responsibilities and End Results: (Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to the following):

  • Conduct JSAs, risk assessments and assist in machine safety assessments across all site operations.
  • Support the team in EHS management and execution of new projects and programs.
  • Provide direction and advice to site management in the area of national and EU safety legislation, relevant machinery safety standards and best available techniques.
  • Provide EHS expertise for change management process, including review and approval of equipment and machinery modifications from EHS perspective.
  • Provide technical safety input to the design and construction of new facilities, automation lines and process equipment.
  • Design and implement corporate safety systems with specific emphasis on process safety management, process hazards analysis, industrial hygiene, risk assessment, accident and injury reporting, and change control.
  • Develop and implement site occupational health programs.
  • Lead and where required support the investigation of EHS incidents/accidents, recommend and drive corrective and preventive actions.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of site security protocols and procedures.
  • Participate in pre-start-up safety reviews, internal and external auditing, site safety inspections and walkdowns.
  • Assist the team with the development, documentation and implementation of safe systems of work for manufacturing and maintenance operations.
  • Support the development and implementation of key EHS programs in line with legislation/best practice and deliver appropriate EHS training to personnel onsite.
  • Promote and support positive and proactive safety culture through engagement with employees and relevant stakeholders.
  • Achieve a series of effective EHS KPIs for the site and maintain compliance.
  • Participate and support emergency response and business continuity planning.
  • Support company quality programs and initiatives.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events and processes.
  • Ensure compliance with all learnings from all GMP training events.
  • Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.

Skills/Attributes:

  • Excellent analytical and technical writing skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent presentation, organisational and training skills.
  • Ability to interpret regulatory requirements, technical drawings and procedures.
  • Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good computer skills (MS Office, Visio, AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

Job Specifications: The minimum education and experience required to perform this job competently.

  • Degree qualified in Automation, Electrical or Process Engineering essential
  • Minimum of Level 6 Certificate in Health & Safety from an accredited institution or Tech IOSH certification, or proven experience in process safety
  • Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a GMP production environment, preferably in medical, pharma or technology sector.
  • Experience in carrying out ergonomic, chemical and occupational noise assessments is highly desirable


Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver's license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

Accommodation Statement

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

Client-provided location(s): Waterford, Ireland
Job ID: Jabil-J2420013
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program