Sr. EHS Specialist

Job Description

An integral member of the site EHS Department, whose primary responsibilities are to ensure a safe and healthy working environment through training, awareness, and compliance with various environmental, health, safety and security (EHSS) corporate policies, federal regulations, and other generally recognized standards and guidelines. You must possess the proper skills in order to identify hazardous workplace conditions, remove hazards and/or protect employees through development and implementation of Job Safety Analyses (JSA’s) and risk assessments, in an effort to continually improve the organization’s safety culture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures a safe and quality working environment through training, awareness, and compliance with safety SOP’s, corporate standards and OSHA regulations
• Aid with various EHSS inspections / audits including but not limited to state or federal agencies or required periodic 3rd party audits
• Lead 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
• Maintains compliance with workplace conditions that comply with applicable federal and state occupational safety and health standards
• 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
• Safeguards 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

• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

Education

• 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.

Experience

• 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.

Skills/Qualifications

• 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

• Knowledge of FDA’s Good Management Practices (cGMP)

Physical Demands

• Climbing stairs and extensive periods of walking and standing.
• Exposure to fugitive emissions of chemicals typical for chemical operations.
• Must be able don required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, flame resistant clothing, respiratory protection, chemical protective suit, etc., as deemed necessary by EHS.