Sr. Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety
Job Summary
The Sr. Specialist will report to the Boston Area EHS manager. The primary focus of this role is to develop and implement EHS solutions in support of Cardinal Health assets at the Boylston Distribution Center. Additionally, the Sr. Specialist will provide support to the Riverside and Virginia Beach Nuclear and Precision Health Solutions (NPHS) facilities as well. These solutions are designed to manage, mitigate, and whenever possible, eliminate EHS risks to Cardinal Health employees, facilities, and the communities in which the company operates.
Responsibilities
- Assists with implementation of the global EHS strategy to mitigate risk to people, property, community, information, and brand.
- PARTNERS WITH OPERATION LEADERS TO DEVELOP AND EXECUTE SITE-SPECIFIC ANNUAL EHS PLANS; STANDARDIZE EHS PROGRAMS; ENSURE CRITICAL INFORMATION IS COMMUNICATED; AND IMPLEMENT BEST PRACTICES.
- PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE FOR EVENTS (E.G., REGULATORY AGENCY INQUIRIES, NATURAL DISASTERS, BUSINESS CONTINUITY, SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS, ETC.).
- PARTICIPATES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OPERATION SPECIFIC EHS HAZARD ASSESSMENTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF RISK MITIGATION PLANS.
- PARTNERS WITH OPERATION LEADERS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMPANY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.
- ANALYZES KEY EHS METRICS TO ASSIST OPERATIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND EXECUTION OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLANS.
- ASSISTS LEADERS IN IDENTIFYING BUDGETARY NEEDS TO ADDRESS RISK REDUCTION AND COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE.
- ENSURES KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS, INCLUDING OCCUPATIONAL INJURY/IllNESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY RESULTS ARE ACCURATELY REPORTED AND COMMUNICATED.
- DEVELOPS AND MAINTAINS FACILITY PROFILES.
- ASSISTS WITH THE RESPONSE TO REGULATORY AGENCY INQUIRIES AND REPORTING OBLIGATIONS.
- PARTICIPATES IN ASSESSMENTS AND AUDITS.
- PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE IN RISK-RELATED MATTERS, INCLUDING ERGONOMICS, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL, INCIDENT INVESTIGATION, BUSINESS RESILIENCY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROCESSES.
- AID MANAGEMENT TEAMS IN THE INVESTIGATION, NOTIFICATION, AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOR OCCUPATIONAL INJURY/ILLNESSES.
- AID OPERATIONS CLOSE OUT PROPERTY/CASUALTY RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THIRD PARTIES SUCH AS FM GLOBAL.
- PROVIDES SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BUSINESS RESILIENCE PLANS.
- PROVIDES EHS LEADERSHIP DURING BUSINESS CONTINUITY SITUATIONS.
- EDUCATES MANAGEMENT TEAMS ON THEIR EHS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
- HELP FOSTER A DIVERSE WORKFORCE.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- 2+ years’ experience in related field preferred
- Familiarity with EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation
- Strong knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by federal, state, and local EHS regulations
- Micrsoft Office experience, specifically within PowerPoint a plus.
- Ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders
- Must have collaborative skills to achieve desired results in a highly matrixed work environment
- Fosters trust, confidence and followership and dedicated to the principal of ethical behavior
- Must be able to work productively on multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Must have analytical and problem-solving skills and not be afraid of rolling up sleeves to deliver practical solutions
- Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills
What is Expected of You and Others at this Level
APPLIES WORKING KNOWLEDGE IN THE APPLICATION OF CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES TO PERFORM VARIOUS TASKS
WORKS ON PROJECTS OF MODERATE SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY
IDENTIFIES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO A VARIETY OF TECHNICAL PROBLEMS AND TAKES ACTION TO RESOLVE
APPLIES JUDGMENT WITHIN DEFINED PARAMETERS
RECEIVES GENERAL GUIDANCE AND MAY RECEIVE MORE DETAILLED INSTRUCTION ON NEW PROJECTS
WORK REVIEWED FOR SOUND REASONING AND ACCURACY
Anticipated Salary Range
$76,700-98,950
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application Window Anticipated to Close
08/03/2026