Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Our manufacturing and process development teams manage the production of our therapies for clinical trials and commercial markets. These engineers, technicians, scientists, and support professionals continually provide quality assurance and ensure we meet all regulatory standards. We have manufacturing facilities in Northern California and in Cork, Ireland. Additionally, our supply chain teams procure the goods and services needed to support manufacturing and worldwide distribution.

About Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

EHS Engineer - Shanbally

Hybrid (3 days on site)

Closing date 20th April 2026

The role of the EHS Engineer is to ensure that the necessary safety systems and approaches to support the site injury free ethos.

The EHS Engineer ill be a key member of the facility services team and provide leadership in all things Environmental, Health and Safety related.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with Environmental and Statutory regulations and industry best practices.

We are a high-performing, team based organization, where colleagues are flexible, multi-skilled and empowered to make decisions.

A high level of initiative, energy and motivation are key role requirements, as well as organizational skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Translate the approved strategies into policies and procedures which ensure that the company operates to the highest safety and environmental standards in compliance with legislative and statutory requirements

To assist in the development and implementation of the following site EHS Systems:

EHS Management System & Policies
Company Safety Statement
Hazard Analysis & Communication Program
EHS Audit Programs
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Respiratory Protection Programs
Site Security Management Systems
Emergency Management Plan (incl. evacuation and emergency response)
Accident, Incident and Near Miss Reporting and Investigation Systems
Occupational Health Program
Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Program
Permit to Work Systems
Waste Management System
Environmental Monitoring Program
Regulatory License Compliance (incl. IPPC & GMM Licenses)
Communications with Regulatory Authorities on Safety and Environmental Issues
Work closely with key stakeholders across the business to understand systems gaps and support needs – implementing improvement opportunities where identified;

Provide support to operating and projects departments to ensure the highest standards of safety during project and operation phases.
Develop EHS milestones for business development projects – ensuring that targets are reached on time and in full;
Constantly challenge current systems and practices, proactively seeking opportunities for continual improvement and innovative EHS practices
Liaise with Regulatory Authorities in relation to all safety compliance issues associated with development and operating assets;
Communicate and train all personnel to ensure compliance with policies and procedures,
Encourage company-wide health, safety and environmental initiatives, projects and programs as required.
Provide technical knowledge and expertise to the management team and new projects teams with respect to EHS.
Communicate with all levels throughout the BioMarin organisation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in an appropriate science or engineering discipline with relevant experience in an EHS discipline. Specific EHS qualifications would be an advantage.
Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
The candidate will have a proven record of achievement in the areas of leadership, interpersonal and communication abilities, organizational skills and innovative thinking.
Thorough understanding of Irish and European legislation on both health and safety
Previous, demonstratable experience of implementing safety management systems to OHSAS or similar standards.
Previous experience in dealing with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders at a senior level
Previous experience in carrying out Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills
A flexible approach, good priority setting skills and ability to deal with multiple tasks
Ability to project a thorough understanding of all health and safety matters
Ability to develop and lead assigned employees whether or not these employees officially report to this position
Proven leadership and people management skills

CONTACTS

The EHS Engineer will interact with other Engineering personnel and personnel from Validation, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, MSG, and external Vendors and contractors when necessary

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

EHS Engineer

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