Specialist, EHS Staff

About the role

Under the direction of the EHS Manager, the Specialist, EHS Staff provides guidance and support to employees, contractors, Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, R&D, and other site functions on environmental, health, and safety matters. This role uses communication, training, consultation, and technical expertise to implement EHS programs, strengthen the site safety culture, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, corporate standards, and AbbVies EHS Management System. The Specialist will support both day-to-day operations and long-term EHS initiatives across a broad risk profile, including manufacturing operations, engineering and maintenance activities, facility expansions, new product introductions, and site improvement projects. This position offers significant opportunities to build experience across a wide range of EHS disciplines while working closely with site leadership, Global EHS, and other global support teams.

Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification: Conduct and support risk assessments, identify workplace hazards, and recommend effective controls using hierarchy-of-controls principles. Serve as a subject matter resource for EHS risk-management activities and develop and drive task-based risk assessment plans by area.
• Manufacturing and High-Risk Work Safety Support: Provide day-to-day EHS support to Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, and Operations Teams. Develop technical expertise and serve as a subject matter resource for high-risk work programs, including: Lockout/Tagout/Tryout (LOTO), Confined space safety, Working at height and fall protection, Hot work, Line breaking, Machine safety and guarding, Electrical safety, Overhead hoists and lifting operations, Work permits and other critical-risk activities. Help strengthen and sustain current site programs and technical standards in these areas.
• EHS Program Development and Implementation: Assist in the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, policies, procedures, standards, hazard assessments, and training materials for Manufacturing and R&D Operations. Programs may include: Hazard identification and risk assessment, High-hazard work controls, Ergonomic job safety analysis, Contractor and construction EHS management, Industrial hygiene, Chemical safety and hazard communication, Emergency preparedness and response, Powered industrial truck safety, Environmental compliance and operational controls.
• Incident Investigation and Correct