EHS Specialist

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Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

Environmental Health & Safety

Professional

Athens, Georgia, United States of America;
Cornelia, Georgia, United States of America

Ethicon, a member of Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for a Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist located in Athens, GA with consideration to Cornelia, GA. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

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Maintain a safe workplace for fellow associates and ensure the protection of the environment at a manufacturing site. Collaborate with internal business customers and domain authorities to ensure compliance with regulations and implementation of innovative EH&S techniques.

Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson procedures and guidelines, this position provides technical expertise in the areas of workplace industrial hygiene, ergonomics, general industry safety orders, Johnson and Johnson worldwide environmental health and safety standards, hazard assessment techniques, accident investigations, and emergency response planning.

• Monitors and investigates organizational and/or workplace hazards to people and property.
• Ensures that workplace conditions align with local, federal, and company regulations.
• Facilitates compliance audits, conducts risk assessments, and actively participates in health/safety or emergency response teams.
• Reviews hazard assessments and identifies areas for improvement.
• Prepares organizational or site training materials on new regulations and safety standards.
• Participates in external audits or inspections that are moderately complex. Conducts safety and health training. Mentors new hires and lower-level engineers.
• Maintains the Management of Change Process according to the requirements of OSHA Process Safety Management Standards, and FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

University/bachelor’s degree or equivalent comparable level (chemical, mechanical, electrical)

• Generally, requires 6-8 years work experience related experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical and/or Consumer industry is required.
• Administrative (supervision) experience is preferred.
• Maintain knowledge of cGMPs, process safety practices, environmental standards, and industry/profession trends.

This position will support Athens, GA, and Cornelia, GA. Limited travel of up to 10%.

• Conducting and hosting all planned and unannounced internal and external inspectors and auditors according to the requirements in the site-specific procedure.
• Responding to and reporting to external complaints and inquiries according to the site communications policies and procedures.
• Corresponding with regulatory agencies to acquire, modify and renew permits required by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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