EHS Specialist / Health & Safety Specialist

Job Title: EHS Specialist

Location: Fall River, MA

Type: Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Work Hours: General Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM (may vary based on business needs)

Purpose:

The job of the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist "EHS Specialist" is described as an individual contributor who develops, implements, and oversees program changes for workplace health and safety. This person also interprets policies and procedures as they apply to environmental health and safety practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The general duties and responsibilities of the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS) include but are not limited to the following:

Serve as a subject matter expert in the areas of environmental, health, and safety specialization, can interact with internal and external customers.

Develop hazardous and chemical waste programs following Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and other state and federal government agencies' regulations

Ensure programs and practices are compliant with the appropriate statutes and regulations and environmental, health, and safety requirements are met.

Investigate incidents and identify corrective and preventative measures, answer questions, or complaints received from within the organization, customers, government regulatory agencies, etc.

Conduct risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and control hazards.

Performs audits and evaluations to determine company compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.

Performs effective training on proper occupational safety, chemical safety, hazardous waste management, and other related topics and documents.

Continually identify and where appropriate, implement industry safety best practices.

Ensure compliance to all data integrity and cGMP practices, procedures, and expectations.

Education and Experience:

Must have relevant EHS work experience in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) manufacturing setting.

Minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with a major in Occupational Safety or closely related field, with seven (7) years of progressive responsibility implementing safety and health programs in a manufacturing environment, or accredited master's degree in occupational safety or related field of study with five (5) years of relevant experience.

Have excellent organization, learning and teaching skills required to work in teams.

Strong focus on safety and a desire towards continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Must have a strong coherent command of the English language, written and verbal as a first or second language.

Proficiently communicate and understand (read and write) scientific / regulatory based 'work" in English.

Must possess excellent presentation skills, strong documentation and technical writing skills, and able to apply relevant scientific principles and practices.

Must be able to communicate both technical and non-technical information clearly and concisely across all levels of the organization from executive leadership suite to employees working on the shop floor.

Able to partner, facilitate, and collaborate with employees and managers across a diverse organization.

Must be able to adapt to change and ambiguity.

Must be proactive.

Must be able to work under general supervision with an orientation towards both tactical and strategic execution.

Must-Haves :

Minimum of 1 year experience in cGMP and regulatory requirements in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Must have relevant EHS work experience in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) manufacturing setting. Basic understanding of mechanical machinery and the operating principles of control systems. Ability to work with or around solvents, powders, or other materials commonly found in a pharmaceutical laboratory or manufacturing facility is required. Demonstrated ability to work in both independent and team environments. Good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures, including, OH&S Act. Mandatory Drug Screening Required.

Nice to Haves :

College certificate or University degree in a related discipline. Good knowledge of Health & Safety procedures, including OSHA.