Specialist, EHS Staff (Research & Development)

About the role

The Specialist, EHS Staff (Research & Development) provides guidance on personnel EHS matters to employees and contractors, implements programs, policies, and positive safety culture, and exercises communication, training, and consultation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of strategic programs, plans, policies and procedures to protect all personnel, facilities and the environment.
• Interprets, communicates and implements programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable external EHS regulations and internal corporate standards.
• Implements and leads EHS programs and initiatives including, but not limited to:
• Hazard identification/risk assessment and planning/implementation of controls
• Hazardous waste program management (determinations, profiles, documentation)
• Contractor / construction EHS management
• High hazard control (Lockout Tagout, confined space, work permits, machine guarding, electrical safety, fall protection)
• Environmental Sustainability
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Industrial hygiene and hazard communication
• Ergonomic job safety analysis
• Laboratory safety programs (biological, chemical, radiation)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 10 years of EHS relevant experience, or Associate Degree and Advanced Safety Specialist Certification plus minimum 8 years of EHS related experience or Bachelors Degree (EHS related, Engineering, chemistry) plus minimum 3 years of EHS related experience. Professional EHS or Engineering certification is preferred.
• Working experience in implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, interacting with regulatory agencies and external organizations and managing cross functional teams.
• Development of practical, applicable standards and/or policies that meet business objectives. Technical expertise in the EHS functions as well as technical writing and business communications.
• Ability to actively listen, build and maintain effective working relationships with internal/external colleagues and stakeholders, and resolve conflict.
• Ability to successfully manage project and programs.
• Ability to provide clear, concise, and effective verbal communications and well-developed written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, delegate, and follow-up on work flow in a team environment to meet departmental goals and objectives.
• Well organized and have excellent attention to detail and thoroughness
• Proven ability to use email, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point and databases.