HSE Advisor - CQV - Pharma - Limerick 

Office/Project Location: Limerick 

Employment Type: Long term contract - min 12 months  

Work Location: On site

Pay: €65-€70 per hour 8 hours x 5 days 

Experience: min 5+ years

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our Client is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of professional technical services.

The EHS Advisor (CQV) provides specialist Environmental, Health & Safety support during Commissioning, Qualification and Validation activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Review and approve CQV‑specific risk assessments

Oversee correct application of Permit‑to‑Work systems, including: LOTO and complex system isolation

Confined space entry (tanks, vessels, HVAC plenums)

Hot work in GMP and non‑GMP areas

Support safe de‑isolation and re‑qualification activities during start‑up.

Perform routine EHS inspections and safety walks in GMP and non‑GMP areas during CQV execution.

Monitor contractor and vendor compliance with: Site EHS rules

Intervene where unsafe practices may pose risk to personnel safety or product integrity.

Lead or support incident and near‑miss investigations related to CQV activities.

Ensure documentation and corrective actions are inspection‑ready.

Support regulatory inspections and internal audits related to start‑up, commissioning and validation phases.

Maintain traceable records demonstrating EHS control during critical CQV activities.

Ensure CQV teams and vendors complete: Site EHS induction, GMP awareness training

Task‑specific safety training (LOTO, chemicals, cleanroom behaviour)

Deliver CQV‑focused toolbox talks addressing pharmaceutical‑specific hazards.

Actively promote a strong safety and quality culture during high‑risk start‑up phases.

CQV EHS risk assessments and approvals

Permit‑to‑Work oversight records

Field safety inspection and SIMOPS reports

Incident investigation reports and corrective action tracking

EHS input to CQV readiness, handover and validation documentation

Requirements

Qualified to Higher Level Diploma or Degree. 

5+years experience working on CQV projects in a highly regulated environment 

Highly organised individual. 

Package

Long term contract role - min 12 months

€65-€70p/h depending on experience 

Contact

Sheila McNeice is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a HSE Advisor and interested in roles based in Limerick you can contact Sheila by e-mail at sheila@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-7978720 for a confidential chat.

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EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

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