Senior EHS Specialist - Cincinnati, OH
About The Position
Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining assigned environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs to ensure regulatory and internal compliance, reduce risk to operations and employees, and minimize AbbVie’s liability. The role assesses risk and creates programs, policies, procedures, assessments, and training materials as appropriate. The position aligns EHS strategy with organizational goals, monitors regulatory requirements and EHS trends, supports compliance, and communicates performance and business impacts to stakeholders. It also investigates incidents, develops corrective actions, and leads or participates in cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-related field or engineering, plus 5 or more years of EHS-related experience; or a master’s degree in an EHS-related field or engineering, plus 3 or more years of EHS-related experience.
- Working experience implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, interacting with regulatory agencies and external organizations, and managing cross-functional teams.
- Ability to establish measurable project goals and implementation plans, balance conflicting work demands, and develop action plans that identify resource requirements.
- Ability to develop standards or policies that meet business objectives.
- Ability to listen actively, build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders, and resolve conflict constructively.
- Ability to successfully manage projects and programs.
Nice To Haves
- EHS or engineering professional certification.
Responsibilities
- Align and integrate EHS strategy with the supporting organization’s mission, goals, and strategies.
- Monitor regulatory requirements and trends, conduct impact analyses, and implement programs to ensure regulatory and internal compliance.
- Monitor EHS trends and develop recommendations for input into the EHS LRP.
- Develop and conduct training materials suited to learner or business needs.
- Make timely decisions based on available facts and data.
- Influence others through persuasive techniques, define stakeholder needs, and negotiate mutually acceptable agreements.
- Identify and promote process improvements or new processes that strengthen the EHS function and organization while minimizing or eliminating risk.
- Assess and quantify EHS risks and consequences, and implement appropriate actions.
- Communicate compliance status, key performance indicators, trends, priority issues, and business impact to key stakeholders.
- Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement improvement or action plans to prevent recurrence.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to represent EHS objectives and meet team objectives and deliverables.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
