Edel Ryan Carolan
About Edel Ryan Carolan
Edel Ryan Carolan is an EHS Specialist at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in environmental health and safety roles across various companies in Ireland.
Title and Current Role
Edel Ryan Carolan is an EHS Specialist at Boston Scientific. He has been with the company since 2005, contributing his expertise in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) in County Galway, Ireland. His role involves coordinating the training and operations of the Emergency Response Team, ensuring site preparedness, and conducting emergency evacuations and drills.
Previous Experience at Stryker Orthopaedics
Before joining Boston Scientific, Edel Ryan Carolan worked as an Environment Consultant at Stryker Orthopaedics from 2004 to 2005. During his one-year tenure, he focused on environmental management and compliance within the orthopaedics industry.
Tenure at Olympus Life Science Research Europa
From 2001 to 2004, Edel served as a Senior EHS Engineer at Olympus Life Science Research Europa (Irish Branch) in County Clare, Ireland. Over the course of three years, he engaged in extensive EHS engineering tasks, contributing to the organization's environmental health and safety protocols.
Earlier Roles in EHS Engineering
Edel's early career includes roles as an EHS Engineer at Munekata Ireland Ltd. (2000-2001), and as an EHS & Quality Engineer at Woodprint Craft Ltd. (1999-2000). In these positions, he was responsible for various safety assessments and quality assurance activities.
Educational Background
Edel holds a degree in Environmental Science from the University of Limerick, which he earned between 1993 and 1997. He further specialized in Quality Management at the same university from 1998 to 1999. His academic background cemented his foundation in environmental science and quality management, preparing him for his diverse roles in EHS.
Key Responsibilities
Edel's responsibilities at Boston Scientific include conducting ergonomic assessments in manufacturing, performing onsite equipment evaluations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. He collaborates with Occupational Health Advisors to manage employee injuries and works as an EHS representative in cross-functional projects involving new processes, facility changes, and new equipment introduction.