Specialist, EHS Staff (R&D)

AbbVie•Worcester, MA

6h•$65,500 - $125,500•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the EHS Associate Director, provide guidance on personnel EHS matters to employees and contractors and exercise communication, training, and consultation skills to successfully implement programs, policies, and positive safety culture. Responsible for the development, implementation, support and maintenance of specific environment, health and safety (EHS) programs as assigned to ensure regulatory compliance and conformance with the company’s EHS Management System. This position will create programs, policies, procedures, hazard assessments, and training materials in an early-stage discovery R&D laboratory facility.

Requirements

High School Diploma plus 10 years of EHS relevant experience, or Associate Degree and Advanced Safety Specialist Certification plus minimum 8 years of EHS related experience or Bachelor’s Degree (EHS related, Engineering, chemistry) plus minimum 3 years of EHS related experience.
Working experience in implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, interacting with regulatory agencies and external organizations and managing cross functional teams.
Development of practical, applicable standards and/or policies that meet business objectives. Technical expertise in the EHS functions as well as technical writing and business communications.
Ability to actively listen, build and maintain effective working relationships with internal/ external colleagues and stakeholders, and resolve conflict.
Ability to successfully manage project and programs.
Ability to provide clear, concise, and effective verbal communications and well-developed written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to plan, organize, delegate, and follow-up on work flow in a team environment to meet departmental goals and objectives.
Well organized and have excellent attention to detail and thoroughness.
Proven ability to use email, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point and databases.

Nice To Haves

Professional EHS or Engineering certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development and implementation of strategic programs, plans, policies and procedures to protect all personnel, facilities and the environment.
Interprets, communicates and implements programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable external EHS regulations and internal corporate standards.
Implements and leads EHS programs and initiatives including, but not limited to: Hazard identification/risk assessment and planning/implementation of controls, Hazardous waste program management (determinations, profiles, documentation), Contractor / construction EHS management, High hazard control (Lockout Tagout, confined space, work permits, machine guarding, electrical safety, fall protection), Environmental Sustainability, Emergency preparedness and response, Industrial hygiene and hazard communication, Ergonomic job safety analysis, Laboratory safety programs (biological, chemical, radiation).
Investigates incidents and injuries to determine root cause; contributes to analysis and reporting of leading and lagging safety performance indicators to drive corrective actions.
Develops and delivers EHS training on a wide variety of general safety topics such as hazard communication, contractor safety, emergency response and various physical safety programs.
Collaborates with colleagues across the internal EHS network to identify best practice opportunities.