Senior Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Specialist

Johnson & Johnson • Jacksonville, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Vision is seeking a Senior Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) Specialist for its Jacksonville, Florida site. The specialist will serve as a technical expert for EHSS programs that support implementation of J&J EHSS Policy requirements and continuous improvement. Under the direction of the EHSS Senior Manager, this role supports all aspects of the site’s EHSS programs. The position may involve up to 10% domestic and/or international travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience in Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) required.
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace EHSS risks required.
• Knowledge of Industrial Hygiene required.
• Technical experience in EHSS areas including hearing conservation, the global harmonization system, confined space, and respiratory protection required.
• 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.
• Ability to work off-shift hours, including weekends, when needed for business or site emergencies required.
• Proficiency with 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 evaluating chemical and physical hazards, conducting qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, maintaining exposure records and sampling equipment, notifying employees of sampling results, integrating the risk-based exposure assessment process, and recommending exposure controls.
• Assess compliance; identify, 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 potential-risk identification and risk analysis through implementation of appropriate controls; 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 policy and program content; manage hearing conservation, respiratory protection, confined space, and global harmonization system programs, including 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 controls for identified hazards.
• Review and monitor external regulations and J&J worldwide EHSS standards, policies, and procedures for gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement in site programs and practices.
• Lead health and safety representation during external audits and inspections by local government agencies.
• Monitor and evaluate operational EHSS risks, including change management, and continually improve program efficiency.
• Evaluate, plan, and implement EHSS training and awareness programs; develop online and classroom training materials and partner with Global Health Services professionals to align related programs.
• Support and facilitate site EHSS committees and teams.
• Conduct routine EHSS assessments using J&J Worldwide EHSS Standards and audits, identify deficiencies and risks, and collaborate with site management on corrective measures.
• Support investigations of reported injuries and near misses.
• Track and report EHSS performance indicators and metrics.
• Provide content, establish training programs, coordinate activities, and participate actively on the site Emergency Response Team and Plan.

What This Job Offers

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