Senior EHS Specialist

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Allentown, PA

3d•$67,700 - $139,700

About The Position

The Senior EHS Specialist provides site management with Safety, Security, Environmental, and Industrial (Occupational) Hygiene assistance to prevent occupational injuries, illnesses, near-miss incidents, property damage, and environmental emissions. The role draws on technical skills across safety, environmental specialties, and industrial hygiene and is dedicated to supporting a single site. The position does not offer work authorization sponsorship; external applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional credential from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or Certified Industrial Hygienist credential from the American Board of Certified Industrial Hygienists.
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 performing risk assessments and that required risk 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 performing safety inspections.
Routinely interact with site management, supervisors, and personnel on EHS-related matters.
Prepare EHS compliance reports and correspondence for internal audiences and external regulatory bodies.
Prepare for emergencies and be ready to respond.
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 established and functioning effectively, covering policy, planning, objectives, implementation and operation; hazard identification, risk assessment and control; legal and other requirements; operational control, structure and responsibility; training, awareness and competence; consultation and communication; documentation and data control; emergency preparedness and response; checking and corrective action; performance management and monitoring; incidents and non-conformances; corrective and preventive action; audits, records and record management; and management review.