Develop, implement and maintain EHS programs and processes to ensure a safe and environmentally responsible work environment and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements/company procedures, minimize EHS related risk, and strive for EHS excellence.
Essential Job Duties:
Provides technical expertise, training and guidance to ensure compliance with applicable state/country regulatory and industry standards.
Ensures the development, deployment and, as necessary, delivery of effective EHS training to supervisors and employees.
Develops and implements EHS policies and procedures.
May function as Chemical Hygiene Officer, Biosafety or Radiation Safety Officer, Emergency Coordinator and/or Spill Responder or other site technical expert as needed.
May function as the EHS site key contact, working with the HR Business Partner team.
Administer waste programs, including day-to-day monitoring of waste quantities generated, procurement of packaging supplies and labels and scheduling of waste pickups.
Lead EHS Committee and team activities, such as department safety teams, emergency response team, etc.
Manage Material Safety Data Sheets and Hazardous Materials management system.
Prepares and submits regulatory and internal company reports as required, including air permit and wastewater records, emission and hazardous waste reports, injury/illness and other EHS reports.
Develops, implements and maintains required EHS programs, may include but not limited to lockout/tagout, confined space, respiratory protection, hazardous waste management, emergency planning and response, etc.
Investigates accidents and spills and identifies corrective measures.
Identify and assess workplace hazard risks and implements appropriate risk control measures.
Evaluates purchases and facility modifications to ensure compliance with standards.
Interacts with government agencies.
Communicates effectively with site management and employees.
Perform other related duties as needed.
Required:
5 years minimum of applied professional EHS work experience.
Progressive experience in comprehensive environmental health and safety programs at a comparable organization or experience in laboratory or research & development environment.
Bachelor’s degree in science or technical Field
A Professional certification, such as Certified Industrial Hygienist or Certified Safety Professional.