Senior Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Specialist

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Jacksonville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Vision is recruiting a Senior Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Specialist for its Jacksonville, Florida site. Under the direction of the EHSS Sr. Manager, this technical expert supports all aspects of site EHSS programs, helps execute J&J EHSS Policy requirements, and drives continuous improvement.

The role manages the site industrial hygiene program, including recognizing and assessing employee exposures to chemical and physical hazards, maintaining exposure records and sampling equipment, notifying employees of sampling results, applying the risk-based exposure assessment process, and recommending exposure controls. The specialist evaluates regulatory and internal-standard compliance, investigates non-compliances and hazards, tracks corrective actions, and evaluates and implements EHSS programs, projects, training, and awareness initiatives.

Additional responsibilities include managing hearing conservation, respiratory protection, confined space, and global harmonization/SDS programs; developing the site internal audit process; facilitating audits and risk assessments; participating in health and safety teams and external inspections; monitoring operational risks and change management; supporting incident investigations; reporting performance metrics; and contributing to the site Emergency Response Team and Plan. The position is based in Jacksonville and may require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with off-shift and weekend availability required as needed for business and site emergencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience in Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS) required.
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and controlling EHSS risks in the workplace required.
• Knowledge of Industrial Hygiene required.
• Technical experience in EHSS areas including hearing conservation, global harmonization, confined space, and respiratory protection required.
• Demonstrated project management skills required.
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations required.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks such as lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, pulling, and pushing required.
• Availability to work off-shift hours, including weekends, as needed for business and site-related emergencies required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Engineering.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated environment.
• EHSS auditing experience.
• Experience in environmental management and/or ergonomics.
• Knowledge of EHSS management systems, including OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001.
• Familiarity with J&J Worldwide EHSS data reporting and tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site industrial hygiene program, including exposure recognition and assessment, sampling plans, exposure records and notifications, sampling equipment, and recommendations for exposure controls.
• Assess compliance, investigate and communicate non-compliances, and track corrective actions through closure.
• Evaluate, plan, and implement Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability programs.
• Manage EHSS projects from identification and analysis of risks through implementation of control measures; document results and present them to site personnel and management.
• Provide technical expertise in EHSS, including identifying and monitoring hazards related to industrial hygiene and ergonomics.
• Review and recommend health and safety policies and programs; manage hearing conservation, respiratory protection, confined space, and global harmonization/SDS processes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an internal site audit process.
• Facilitate compliance audits, assist management with risk assessments, and participate in health and safety teams.
• Conduct hazard assessments, determine root causes, recommend solutions, and design and implement corrective solutions.
• Review external regulations and J&J worldwide EHSS standards, policies, and procedures for gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead health and safety representation during external audits and inspections by local government agencies.
• Monitor and evaluate operational EHSS risks, including change management, and improve the efficiency of the EHSS program.
• Evaluate, plan, and implement EHSS training and awareness programs; develop online and classroom training materials and coordinate with Global Health Services Professionals.
• Support and facilitate site EHSS committees and teams.
• Conduct routine EHSS assessments and use J&J standards and audits to identify deficiencies and risks; collaborate with site management on corrective measures.
• Support investigations of reported injuries and near misses.
• Track and report key performance indicators and metrics.
• Provide content, establish training programs, coordinate, and actively participate in the site Emergency Response Team and Plan.

What This Job Offers

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