Senior Specialist, EHS

About the role

The Senior EHS Specialist will support Operations and Process Development labs at our Worcester site. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing EHS programs, conducting risk assessments, providing training, ensuring compliance, leading incident investigations, and supporting EHS improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement EHS programs, training, and policies to reduce incidents and ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative occupational hygiene risk assessments and exposure monitoring.
• Develop sampling strategies, technical reports, and recommendations to reduce risk.
• Perform ergonomic assessments and process design risk reviews and provide recommendations to reduce risk.
• Develop and deliver occupational hygiene and ergonomics training.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and company EHS requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in process safety reviews and risk assessments for lab and process safety risks.
• Support and implement EHS improvement projects.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
• Identify and promote process improvements that strengthen EHS performance and reduce risk.
• Communicate compliance status, KPIs, trends, and key issues to stakeholders.
• Lead or support cross-functional teams to achieve EHS objectives.
• Monitor regulatory changes, assess impact, and implement required updates to ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of related industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in process safety and process safety management systems.
• Training or experience with PHA.
• Working experience as a process/project engineer in a chemical or pharmaceutical setting.
• Experience working within a regulatory environment.
• Positive track record of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal, external clients and customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and empathize with peers, supervisors, middle management, and vendors to meet the set goals.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, communication skills including English, excellent interpersonal and consulting skills, good organizational and computer skills, and positive customer orientation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.

Skills

• Strong understanding of occupational hygiene principles and practices.
• Experience with industrial hygiene risk assessment and exposure monitoring.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick).
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Short-term incentive programs.

Pay

$84,500 - $162,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time, site-based role requiring onsite presence.