Advisor, Environmental Health & Safety

Cardinal Health

121d • $90,600 - $129,400

About The Position

The EHS Advisor will report directly to the Northern California Environment, Health & Safety Manager. This position is responsible for implementing EHS solutions in support of Cardinal Health assets in the Sacramento metro area. These solutions are designed to manage, mitigate, and whenever possible, eliminate EHS risks to Cardinal Health employees, facilities, products and the communities in which the company operates. Operations supported include Sacramento Pharmaceutical Distribution Center, Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions (NPHS) pharmacies, Innovative Delivery Solutions (IDS) pharmacies in West Region, and commercial office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Advanced degree and/or professional certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM, CPP, PSP, etc.) preferred.
• 4+ years’ experience in related field, preferred.
• Familiarity, understanding and experience in EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation.
• Strong substantive knowledge of regulations and guidance promulgated by Federal and State OSHA and EPA, as well as workers’ compensation requirements.
• Strong technical ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders.
• Requires minimal travel to Northern California sites within driving distance.
• Must have collaborative leadership skills to achieve desired results in a highly matrixed work environment.
• Fosters trust, confidence and followership.
• Dedicated to the principal of ethical behavior.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self-directed, and able to work productively on multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Must have sound judgment, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and not be afraid of rolling up the sleeves to deliver practical solutions.

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.).
• Leads 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 continual 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.
• Assists management teams in the investigation, notification and case management for occupational injury/illnesses.
• Assists operations close out property/casualty recommendations from third parties such as FM Global.
• Provides support in the development and implementation of business resiliency plans.
• Provides EHS leadership during business continuity situations.
• Educates and coaches management teams on their EHS roles and responsibilities.
• Helps foster a diverse workforce.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees