EHS Specialist I

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead environmental compliance activities, programs, and prevention efforts in support of the site EHS team and enterprise environmental manager.
• Support EHS programs by performing environmental analyses, training, workplace incident investigations, inspections, and internal audits as directed.
• Manage hazardous waste activities, including collection, transportation, and disposal, in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Review new hazardous materials, check incoming materials for MSDSs, unique usage, and storage characteristics, and provide guidance to end-users on proper usage and disposal.
• Develop and lead compliance training.
• Review and maintain SDS database and site chemical inventories.
• Support EHS management in conducting reviews for facility modifications, new product development, product modifications, and new equipment/machinery as directed.
• Be on call for EHS emergencies (24/7).
• Support the ISO 14001 process and its maintenance.
• Be responsible for assigned duties and tasks as defined by the Environmental Management System.
• Work under the direct supervision of EHS Management, while independently working and solving day-to-day problems. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Apply environmental management principles, theories, and concepts, and use independent judgment to develop and design solutions to environmental issues.
• Support EHS management in maintaining the facility’s Emergency Response and Fire Plans.
• Support site Safety Coordinators and the Emergency Coordinator process.
• Inspect and procure emergency response and disaster preparedness materials and equipment, and coordinate applicable training as needed.
• Support EHS management in gathering data for the establishment of report metrics pertinent to EHS activities.
• Support all initiatives identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Environmental studies, health sciences, or an equivalent academic field.
• 0-2 years of Environmental work experience.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model is preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Solid leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Good organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.
• Ability to travel approximately 20%, as needed.