EHS Specialist

Cipla•Central Islip, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving environmental, health, and safety programs with a primary focus on OSHA compliance and occupational safety and health. This role leads risk assessments, drives hazard mitigation, coach leaders and frontline teams, and ensures regulatory readiness through robust procedures, training, audits, and metrics. The position partners cross-functionally with Operations, Facilities, HR, and Engineering to build a proactive safety culture and reduce incident risk.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
5–7 years in EHS with demonstrable OSHA occupational safety leadership in manufacturing, pharma/biotech, labs, logistics, or similar high-risk environments.
Strong knowledge of OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910/1926), recordkeeping, and pragmatic application.
Proficiency in risk assessment, root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., TapRooT, 5-Why, Fishbone).
Experience with EHS management systems (ISO 45001/14001), behavior-based safety, and digital EHS platforms.
Familiarity with industrial hygiene sampling, exposure limits (OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH), and controls.
Influential leadership, clear communication, stakeholder management, training facilitation, data storytelling, and continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

CSP, CIH, CHMM, ASP, OSHA 30-hour (General Industry/Construction), IHMM certifications, First Aid/CPR/AED; HAZWOPER (24/40) as applicable.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update all relevant OSHA-compliant programs (e.g., Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, PPE, Electrical Safety, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Walking-Working Surfaces, Recordkeeping).
Conduct required OSHA training and oversee documentation, rosters, and refresher cadence.
Lead OSHA 300/300A recordkeeping, annual posting, and incident classification.
Lead JHAs/JSAs, exposure assessments, and workplace inspections; recommend engineering/administrative controls and PPE.
Drive corrective actions, root cause analysis, and risk prioritization using hierarchy of controls.
Lead incident investigations (near-miss to recordable), causal analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Manage emergency preparedness (e.g., drills, evacuation plans, spill response) in coordination with site leadership.
Plan and perform internal EHS audits; coordinate external audits and regulatory inspections.
Maintain compliance calendars, permits, and documentation; ensure findings are tracked to closure.
Develop and deliver engaging safety training for all levels; coach supervisors on daily safety leadership.
Facilitate safety committees and toolbox talks; promote employee engagement and reporting.
Own leading and lagging indicators (TRIR, DART, near-miss rates, audit scores, closure rates).
Prepare monthly/quarterly EHS reports and present to leadership with trends and improvements.
Pre-qualify contractors, review site-specific safety plans, and manage permit-to-work.
Support Management of Change (MOC) and safe design reviews for new equipment/processes.
Support waste management, universal waste, and spill prevention procedures.
Coordinate with Environmental staff on applicable permits and reporting.
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)