Senior EHS Specialist

Merck • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

The Senior EHS Specialist provides site-level support in safety, security, environmental, and industrial (occupational) hygiene. The role assists site management in preventing occupational injuries, illnesses, near misses, company property damage, and environmental emissions. It uses technical skills across safety, environmental management, and occupational hygiene and is dedicated to supporting a single site.

The specialist helps ensure the site’s EHS Management System is established and effective, covering policy and planning, hazard identification and risk assessment, legal requirements, operational controls, training and communication, documentation, emergency response, performance monitoring, incident and corrective-action management, audits, records, and management review. The role also serves as Site Security Officer and coordinates emergency preparedness, spill response, and regulated waste shipments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• At least 5 years of EHS experience.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (BCSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (ABIH).
• At least 5 years of EHS-related experience in the chemical, specialty chemical, and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• At least 5 years of distribution EHS-related experience.
• At least 3 years of Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.
• RCRA and DOT certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health (OSEH), Industrial Hygiene, or a related scientific or technical field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site personnel are competent in conducting risk assessments and that required assessments are completed.
• Identify risk-reduction methods and work with site management to implement them.
• Conduct EHS-related training.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure site personnel are competent in conducting inspections.
• Interact routinely with site management, supervisors, and personnel on EHS matters.
• Prepare EHS compliance reports and correspondence for internal and external audiences, including regulatory bodies.
• Prepare for and respond to emergencies.
• Act as Site Security Officer and fulfill the associated duties.
• Manage the site spill/leak team and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage and facilitate facility waste shipments in accordance with RCRA and DOT regulations.
• Ensure the site’s EHS Management System is in place and functioning effectively across its specified elements.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement contributions
• Other perquisites
• Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior