Our Client, a Global Leader in the Biotech/Biomedical Industry, is seeking an experienced EHS professional to work at its state-of-the-art Headquarters Campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland. If you have 1 to 5 years in EHS in Biotech/Pharmaceuticals/Chemicals, Research, or Manufacturing, Let's connect!
Key Areas of Accountability:
- To support development of site EHS (SHE) policy and annual and long-term plans in compliance with corporate requirements and relevant laws and regulations.
- To implement defined parts of the site SHE plan.
- To support site implementation and maintenance of Client SHE Requirements.
You Will:
- Develop, organize, and conduct SHE-related training programs, including, work permit, incident investigation, root cause, LOTO, etc.
- Conduct risk assessments as required on various process equipment and tasks to quantify risk and recommend risk reduction measures to intended audience (i.e. production, maintenance, etc).
- Support environmental compliance by managing waste disposal process, air emissions inventory, and reporting.
- Assists in maintaining Management of Change process, including review of changes for SHE implications.
- Develop and support occupational health processes including performing Health Risk Assessments, IH planning and monitoring and development of related programs such as Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection and Ergonomics.
- Supports site in the preparation and execution of SHE Plan.
- Advise on wide-ranging scope of SHE issues.
- Supports Emergency Response Plan with participation and assistance with training activities. Develops and conducts drills and resolves identified gaps.
- Audits for compliance with SHE requirements and progress of implementation of SHE Plan.
- Ability to either take the lead or participate in incident investigations and the judgment to make the correct decision based on each situation.
- Lead participants through site Root Cause Analysis methodology to arrive at sound causes and solutions to incidents.
- Works to maintain Incident Reporting system for sites.
- Manage site safety metric reporting to satisfy internal requirements and regulatory compliance.
- Interface with corporate SHE to satisfy internal reporting requirements.
We Bring:
- A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- A place to grow and develop
- A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet
- The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation
- The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business
You Bring:
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in a technical or SHE discipline required.
- 1 - 5 years in various SHE-related functions in a manufacturing environment.
- High level of conceptual and analytical thinking and ability.
- Good knowledge of universally accepted SHE practices.
- Cursory knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, European Union (EU) regulations, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations is desired.
- Good knowledge of US OSHA regulations as they relate to general industry.
- Good communication, social and advisory skills required.
- Must have advanced computing skills in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).
About Biomedical:
Our Biotech Client develops novel materials-based solutions to meet the present and future needs of the medical device industry. The company's product portfolio includes coatings, drug delivery platforms, mechanical devices, and a wide range of biotech products that enable the replacement, repair, enhancement and the regeneration of tissue and organ functions in the body. Its novel materials-based solutions are designed to meet the needs of the medical device industry. The biomedical market is highly innovative and dynamic.