Sr. EHS Specialist

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Ensures a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and compliance with safety SOP’s, corporate standards and OSHA regulations
• Assist with various EHSS inspections / audits including but not limited to state or federal agencies or required periodic 3rd party audits.
• Leads efforts as a team member in analyzing and continually improving the site’s Safety Culture.
• Develops and mentors others in developing Job Safety analyses (JSA’s) and risk assessments.
• Monitors and takes effective steps to ensure that workplace conditions comply with applicable federal and state occupational safety and health standards.
• Ensures that all required records are prepared and maintained.
• Investigates and prepares required reports on injuries and incidents.
• Conducts safe work procedures and other safety training courses.
• Provides input on equipment installation, start-up operation, and trouble shooting.
• Ensures accountability, transparency, and effective communication cross-functionally and within the safety team and the EHS Department while guaranteeing information is timely, clear and accurate.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC / NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

B.S. degree in Occupational, Safety, and Health Engineering or related safety / technical field.

Advanced degree and / or professional certification (CSP, CHMM, CIH, PE) is a plus.

Minimum 5 – 10 years of experience as a EHS professional required.

Previous EHS experience in a pharmaceutical, chemical, or manufacturing environment working with hazardous materials preferred.

Experience in industrial hygiene monitoring activities, data interpretation and report writing.

Experience with internal and external audits and inspections for regulatory compliance.

Experience in developing and delivering personnel training

Must be able to walk, climb, and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to include full body suit and respiratory equipment.

Working knowledge of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910 and Part 1926;

Working knowledge of various North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality regulations as they relate to Air Quality, Water Resources, and Waste Management.

Working knowledge of various NFPA, ASME, and similar industry standards / guidelines.

Skill in evaluating, planning (including strategic planning), organizing and reviewing regulations to determine compliance with various federal regulatory requirements and corporate EHS policies.

Ability to prepare and communicate technical data for use by a variety of different audiences, such as the Site Leadership, supervisors, senior engineers / scientists, technical expert, and operators.

Ability to use safety management and engineering practices for the continuous improvement of Plants TRR and workers compensation rates.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and technical writing skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to handle multiple priorities.

Detail-oriented with the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Decision making, problem solving and analytical skills.

Conflict management skills.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required..

Knowledge of FDA’s Good Management Practices (cGMP)

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, from operations to senior management, both oral and written format.

Action Oriented, Drive for Results, Problem Solving, Timely Decision Making,

Written Communications, Process Management, Time Management, Organizing

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS / SCOPE :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

DISCLAIMER :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

EEO Statement :

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.