Sr Specialist, Environment, Health & Safety

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

Job Summary 

This position provides support, tactical execution, and advice in the areas of safety, health, the environment, and sustainability for their assigned Emergent location. This role has primary responsibility for implementation of Emergent EHS programs that manage, mitigate, and where possible, eliminate EHS risks to Emergent BioSolutions’ employees, contractors, facilities and communities in which the company operates. 

Responsibilities 
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Business - 20% 
•    In collaboration with site leadership team and EHS leadership, develop robust EHS plans to ensure conformance with regulatory and company requirements.
•    Develop EHS goals, monitor performance, and report on progress.
•    Assist in the development of the annual EHS budget; actively manage and monitor performance to EHS budget.

Technical - 60%
•    Serve as a technical EHS resource for the leadership team.
•    Manage implementation of enterprise EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
•    Manage training and inspection programs to ensure compliance with applicable occupational EHS standards.
•    Monitor performance of Environmental Health and Safety programs.
•    Conduct on-going data and risk analyses to trend and identify known and/or emerging EHS risks and assist with the development of mitigation strategies.
•    Execute prescribed tactical and strategic initiatives to eliminate hazards and reduce or eliminate risks.
•    Conduct continuous assessments of EHS hazards and risks and provide assistance where specific technical expertise is required to meet applicable regulations, enterprise policies, procedures, and programs.
•    Manage and/or actively participate in the investigation of all EHS incidents and ensures timely and complete implementation of corrective actions.
•    Manage the implementation of actions and activities to minimize and manage workers’ compensation claims and associated costs. Provide hands-on assistance as necessary.
•    Develop and manages the EHS training program; deliver appropriate EHS training.
•    Support implementation of sustainability initiatives to achieve enterprise sustainability goals.

Culture Management & Employee Development - 20% 
•    Effectively build and maintain collaborative relations with peers and internal customers.
•    Coach at all levels of the organization on the disciplines of an EHS culture.
•    Act as an effective change agent; promote excellence and challenge traditional thinking, boundaries, and modes of operation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by those in this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and other duties may be assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills
•    5+ years of progressive experience in EHS in manufacturing or production operations.
•    Strong understanding of EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation.
•    Must have strong, substantive knowledge of applicable EHS regulations.
•    Strong commitment to business ethics and integrity.
•    Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (prefer Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or Industrial Hygiene), or an equivalent level of education, experience, and skills.
•    Able to develop and maintain good relationships, gain the confidence of others, and work effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment.
•    Strategic thinker with creative and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
•    Resilient self-starter, who can act independently and learn quickly within a rapidly evolving environment.
•    Excellent analytical skills and ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

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