Sr. EHS Specialist

Simtra BioPharma Solutions•Bloomington, IN

42d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Sr. Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Specialist to develop, implement and administrate applicable environmental, health, safety (EHS) and Industrial Hygiene (IH) policies and programs. This person is responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local EHS regulations. They will provide technical EHS support to operations, quality, engineering, facilities, maintenance, and supply chain functions, as applicable. This position is 100% onsite at the Bloomington, Indiana facility.

Requirements

BS in Environmental, Safety, Engineering, or related field
7+ years experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, or regulated industry
Srong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental permitting requirements
Experience in EHS program development, training delivery, and regulatory inspections, including creating short- and long-term strategic plans
Ability to influence and coach leaders and employees at all organizational levels
Ability to pass a hearing and vision test
Experience collecting and analyzing data and information to determine paths for potential root causes and process improvement
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (e.g. CSP, CIH, etc.) preferred
Experience with common pharmaceutical industrial hygiene practices (e.g. hierarchy of controls, occupational exposure banding assessments, surrogate monitoring techniques, etc.) preferred
Experience of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, equipment, and processes
Experience with articulating information during regulatory and/or client inspections

Responsibilities

Execute the EHS&S (Environmental, Health, Safety, & Sustainability) Management System elements
Manage the administration and implementation of EHS&S policies, programs, and safety standard work
Ensure compliance with EHS&S regulations and Simtra BPS requirements by following emerging EHS&S regulations and issues
Proactively identify potential EHS&S hazards through risk assessments, Gemba walks, inspections, and drive timely corrective actions
Provide regulatory guidance and administration support on all EHS &S regulations
Provide management assistance in maintaining and setting goals and targets for all EHS&S programs
Develops relationships with other functions (i.e., HR, operations, quality, engineering & supply chain) to ensure EHS&S aspects are considered at the beginning of new/changing operations and drives improvement existing EHS&S methods and techniques
Aids with pollution prevention and waste minimization activities
Aids in the development of EHS&S service contracts
Perform and/or assist in IH monitoring
Interact with regulatory agencies, as applicable
Provide specialized training to Simtra BPS employees
Prepare and/or assist with composing agency (e.g., EPA, IDEM, IDHS, OSHA), corporate and divisional reports
Accomplish EHS&S performance related to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees and by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures
Assist with workers' compensation program including claims monitoring and administration, report generation, and communication with employees, managers, insurance carriers, medical staff for litigated/non-litigated claims