EHS Specialist

Merck•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

We are seeking a proactive EHS Specialist to lead and maintain Environmental, Health, and Safety programs. The role emphasizes environmental compliance and occupational safety, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in collaboration with operations, quality, and facilities teams to protect employees, the environment, and the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, chemical, or life science industries.
Strong understanding of US EHS regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA, TSCA/REACH, RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act); risk assessment methodologies; incident investigation techniques.
Excellent communication, influencing, and collaboration skills; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; proficient in EHS software, Microsoft Office, and data management.
Detail-oriented, hands-on, proactive, and comfortable of working with cross-functional teams; demonstrates ownership of safety culture and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

6+ years of EHS compliance experience in the chemical, specialty chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), NEBOSH, CHMM, or equivalent; NIOSH credentials.
Master’s Degree.
DOT hazardous material handling.
First Aid / CPR.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs in compliance with US federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, TSCA/REACH, RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act) and company policies.
Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and root-cause analyses; lead corrective action plans and verify closure.
Monitor and report EHS performance metrics (leading and lagging indicators, near-misses, incident rates) and deliver timely management reports.
Maintain EHS documentation, SOPs, forms, and training records, with robust US regulatory traceability.
Lead US-centric EHS training and safety onboarding for employees and contractors; ensure competency, documentation, and regulatory recordkeeping.
Manage chemical safety, waste management, air and water compliance, and Emergency Response Team preparedness (drills, procedures, and equipment readiness) with emphasis on regulatory expectations.
Drive occupational health initiatives, ergonomics reviews, and workstation safety improvements to meet OSHA standards and best practices.
Collaborate with facilities and operations to implement risk controls, audits, inspections, permit requirements, and support site-specific permits and registrations.
Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and third-party certifications; maintain up-to-date knowledge of US environmental and safety regulations.
Participate in incident response, safety committees, and product stewardship activities as needed.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, improve compliance, and lower the total cost of risk, with an emphasis on US requirements.