Job Description
Job DescriptionSeeking an experienced Safety & Environmental Specialist to join the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team. You will provide technical guidance to the organization to ensure compliance with legal requirements related to EHS as well as the company’s corporate standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines related to EHS and industry best practices. You will also ensure in conjunction with the EHS team that all health and safety regulatory requirements on the site are upheld to the highest standard. EHS experience in Biologics/Pharmaceutical is ideal but we will consider experience from other highly regulated industries. We are most interested in your demonstrable track record of success in the environmental health and safety sector.RequirementsBring energy, knowledge, and innovation to carry out the following:Develop and implement EHS programs to ensure compliance with local legislation, standards, and industry best practices. Programs include, but are not limited to:Contractor managementEmergency responseWaste managementErgonomicsBioriskEquipment & machine safetyHigh-risk work – e.g., hot work, confined space entry, work at height, etc.Assist operational departments in achieving and establishing compliance.Demonstrate leadership and a strong desire to protect employees, our community, and the environment in this world-class facility – leading with a 'safety first' mindset.Prepare reports to site, divisional and/or corporate management and regulatory agencies.Evaluate all EHS applicable requirements for any new projects and processes (along with other site departments where necessary) as well as changes in the existing processes and installation.To excel in this role, you will more than likely have:Technical bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety or Technical Bachelor’s Degree (Science/Engineering).A Post-grad EHS qualification would be a plus.Ideally 3+ years’ EHS experience in Pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industry.Proven track record of success in the environmental health and safety sector.Experience in supporting multiple activities/projects.Ability to influence others across Departments.Technically strong with understanding of a variety of EHS topics.Innovative & Compliance-minded, with the drive to go seek out necessary information.Team player, capable of working within a multi functionary team environment; and to periodically leading teams.Enthusiastic with a strong drive for results.Self-directed, capable of using own initiative to make EHS improvements.Dedicated to maintaining high standards, with the courage and candor to ensure things are done properly onsite – ‘right first time.’Desire to protect employees and environment with a state-of-the-art facility. #J-18808-Ljbffr