Spclst, Safety & Environment

Merck • Elkton, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Basic Functions and Responsibility
As a member of the Site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team, work collaboratively to ensure that compliant EHS programs are developed and implemented within operating departments at the Elkton site.
Integrate EHS programs into daily operations to assure regulatory compliance, achieve continuous performance improvement, and meet EHS performance objectives.
Partners with key stakeholders in manufacturing, laboratory and facility support to develop priorities to achieve these goals in alignment with site business priorities.
Performs responsibilities and addresses challenges.
Primary Activities
Manages EHS information and compliance using site’s EHS management systems including data collection, modeling, trending, tracking and communication of EHS score card metrics.
Supports the completion of regulatory submissions, notifications, etc. required to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local EHS requirements.
Participates in EHS agency regulatory inspections and correspondence.
Provides EHS support for management of change, incident investigation, risk assessments, EHS standards compliance, inspections and auditing and capital project work as assigned.
Partners with stakeholders to administer site chemical management, waste and water management programs.
With knowledge of EHS regulations and applicability, develops EHS procedures, guidelines and training programs as assigned.
Provides guidance to formation of and participates in sustained performance of action oriented EHS committees.
Supports implementation of EHS compliance initiatives for operating areas.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years applied professional experience in industrial safety, environmental and/or general EHS role.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and can-do attitude with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Possess critical thinking, analytical and logical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize, focus on and obtain business results.
• Flexibility to perform various tasks to support the business.
• Service and result-oriented mindset.
• Ability to handle potentially stressful situations with a positive attitude.
• BS with preference for Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety, or Industrial Hygiene

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Environmental Program management, Chemical Management, Laboratory Safety, Radiation Safety and/or Biosafety.
• Experience with EHS regulatory agency inspections.
• Strong systems and IT knowledge including Microsoft applications a plus.
• Demonstrated performance in a highly regulated industry with strict standards adherence and compliance initiatives.
• Relevant professional certification(s) preferred including ASP/CSP and/or CIH.

Responsibilities

• Manages EHS information and compliance using site’s EHS management systems including data collection, modeling, trending, tracking and communication of EHS score card metrics.
• Supports the completion of regulatory submissions, notifications, etc. required to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local EHS requirements.
• Participates in EHS agency regulatory inspections and correspondence.
• Provides EHS support for management of change, incident investigation, risk assessments, EHS standards compliance, inspections and auditing and capital project work as assigned.
• Partners with stakeholders to administer site chemical management, waste and water management programs.
• With knowledge of EHS regulations and applicability, develops EHS procedures, guidelines and training programs as assigned.
• Provides guidance to formation of and participates in sustained performance of action oriented EHS committees.
• Supports implementation of EHS compliance initiatives for operating areas.

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees