EHS Specialist

Illumina•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Specialist partners with San Diego Operations manufacturing teams to strengthen implementation of EHS programs and compliance across daily operations and new product introduction/transfer activities. The role assesses and reduces risk through hazard assessments and incident investigations, supports chemical manufacturing/PSM and ISO 14001/45001 elements, delivers EHS training and emergency response readiness, and interfaces with site stakeholders and regulators as needed.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of applicable experience.
A strong technical understanding of new product introduction lifecycle and laboratory safety.
Equipment and processes used in the life science industry and solid understanding of applying EHS regulations/standards/assessments at research and development and pilot plant scale.
Ability to support EHS programs in a fast paced, dynamic, cross functional and highly collaborative environment.
Strong customer service, creativity, skills and ability to support “EHS Leader” culture which inspires others to desire and achieve EHS excellence.
Experience and desire to build strong partnerships with employees and integrate a proactive safety culture throughout all levels of the organization.
Energetic and positive enthusiasm disposition.
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to show adaptability, prioritize and execute work among competing priorities.
Effective educator and strong ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Partner with functional areas of San Diego Operations (Components Mfg. and Flowcell Mfg, and Reagent Mfg.) to implement methods, programs, controls, and safeguards which promote a safe work environment.
Track and report data that drives EHS performance reviews for area owners, engage in gemba walks and continuous improvement activities that are EHS related.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to solve and support for EHS related challenges and reduce risk during product development and transfer activities.
Investigate hazards, near misses and incidents with the goal of finding root causes and implementing ways to prevent recurrence.
Provide technical guidance on chemical manufacturing and Process Safety Management aspects, utilizing hierarchy of controls.
Assist with EHS process for onboarding and routing of new equipment
Lead, support and manage implementation of regional EHS programs (e.g., lab health and safety, biosafety, ergonomics, controlled substance, particularly hazardous chemicals, laser safety, fire safety, inspections, risk assessments).
Partner with upstream business groups to engage all employees in safety and sustainability programs.
Perform EHS assessments for new processes, products, and equipment that include risk assessments, confined space, lockout/tagout, ergonomics and machine guarding.
Promote, reinforce, and sustain a strong safety culture through engagement with site leadership and operational teams.
Assist in the regional implementation of EHS management system (45001/14001) elements for San Diego site.
Engage and lead onsite Emergency Response Procedures, planning, tabletops, and Operational Excellence activities.
Develop and deliver training and coaching programs which help develop strong EHS leaders.
Lead in-house emergency response activities (incident command, training, table top and functional drills).
Support global safety initiatives and tools (policy, software tools, campaigns).
Interface with regulatory agencies on assigned EHS matters as required.
Support emergency response activities via rotating on call program.