Senior Specialist, Safety & Environment

Main Responsibilities

• Support environmental media permitting, compliance, and reporting for the site
• Manage water and wastewater permits (e.g. NPDES/stormwater for industrial activities, NPDES/stormwater for construction activities, industrial wastewater pretreatment) and related compliance reporting
• Waste stream characterizations and evaluations against PNECs
• Routine reviews, updates, and management of spill contingency and emergency response plans (SPCC, PPC, SPR, SWPPP, Slug Discharge, Hazardous Waste, etc…)
• Manage groundwater withdrawal and public water supply system permits, monitoring plans, and compliance reporting
• Site remediation program monitoring and compliance reporting (RCRA Corrective Action)
• Develop and deliver training on environmental permit requirements, spill prevention/emergency response, stormwater best management practices, and related safety topics
• Develop and maintain permit applications, permit renewals, permit modifications, permit condition tracking, compliance monitoring and timely regulatory submittals
• Lead site environmental regulatory program implementation and participate in agency interactions, including preparing responses to inspection findings, technical reports, and corrective action plans; participate in agency meetings and site visits as needed
• Provide comprehensive EHS support to facilities, operations, maintenance, and engineering for utility and site infrastructure systems (e.g. boilers, cooling towers, HVAC systems, steam and condensate systems, wastewater and stormwater conveyance systems, waste storage facilities, etc.) and related monitoring/control systems
• Support design reviews, commissioning, and start-up activities for capital projects and process changes to ensure environmental and safety requirements are incorporated (including permitting implications) using Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Advise hazard assessments, process safety support, and technical reviews associated with facility, utilities and equipment that affect safety and environmental compliance and worker safety
• Advise contractor compliance and environmental controls during construction and maintenance activities; participate in contractor prequalification and work package reviews
• Provide day-to-day EHS support to site business units: safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, corrective action tracking, and implementation of engineering or administrative controls
• Maintain environmental data and compliance documentation in site EHS management systems; prepare internal and external reports and metrics
• Support emergency response planning and execution for environmental incidents, spills, or releases and coordinate with local emergency responders and regulatory agencies as necessary

Required Experience And Skills

• 5+ years of professional EHS experience in chemical, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Experience implementing EHS programs, including change management for operational or site initiatives
• Ability to support multiple projects and effectively partner with internal business units
• Experience implementing management systems and ensuring compliance
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and their relation to environmental and safety regulations
• Understanding of applicable environmental regulatory requirements (EPA, PADEP, MCCD, DRBC)
• Experience in risk assessment, mitigation and implementation of appropriate controls
• Experience implementing sustainable EHS operational procedures and training programs

Preferred Experience And Skills

• 2–3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Proven track record supporting utilities and facility systems (boilers, cooling towers, HVAC, steam, emergency power, compressed air)
• During design, commissioning, and operations
• Experience leading regulatory agency interactions, inspections, permit applications/renewals, emissions inventories, and corrective action implementation
• Program/management system implementation skills (MOC, EHS management systems, risk assessment)
• Demonstrated ability to train and influence cross-functional teams

Required Skills

• EHS Compliance
• EHS Program Management
• Environmental Regulatory Compliance
• Incident Investigations
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Self Motivation
• Training and Development

Preferred Skills

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