EHS Specialist

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Americas, US-IL, Kankakee, CSL Behring time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-275205
** Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
** 1 Accountable for sustainment/development of Site Environmental, Health and Safety  Information ensuring alignment with global EHS program (Enablon, SDS Management, Change Management, etc..  2 Develop criteria for local and global management review, reporting issues and status to the relevant stakeholders, project team and the project steering committee.  3 Lead safety incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans.

Review incident data and metrics to identify trends.  4 Assist in the implementation of the Contractor / Construction Safety Program including working  closely with the project delivery team to ensure all Contractor/Construction Safety elements are  applied accordingly to ensure compliance, reduce hazards and promote prevention of incidents. This would include periodic reviews of contractor selection processes and contractor specific  safety programs.
5 Oversee, manages and provides strategic direction for compliance programs related to OSHA general industry and construction safety regulations (e.g., 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926).  6 Acts as the Safety SME during stage gate reviews of major Tier 1 and 2 projects. Support  and Review Portfolio of US CSL projects, ensuring they are outlined properly to identify  and address EHS impacts.  

7 Understands and effectively articulates the actual risk of the project vs secondary control options at the respected site. Ensures proper prioritization of EHS matters, including that all required controls are in place as part of portfolio/project request (building to code, standard etc.), with a specific focus on connecting large projects and site expansion to current operations. Guiding and leading all aspects of process mapping, permitting and ongoing expansion/compliance requirements.  

8 Ensures regulatory compliance and site conformance to safety procedures and policies.  9 Liaison with operating departments or Operational Leadership Teams (OLTs) on EHS matters as  assigned.  10 Support with various industrial hygiene functions, including assessments, data collection and  interpretations. Work with Team to review industrial hygiene findings and provide practical solutions to minimize risk.  11 Periodically support the different manufacturing value streams as an EHS subject Matter Expert.
** Position Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
**** Education/ Certification
** Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Occupation Health and Safety or related field.  
• Advanced degree preferred and/or an MBA.  
• Must have or be able to obtain OSHA 3 General Industry and Construction  Industry certificates  
• CSP, CSHT, OSHA 510 Certification preferred.
** Experience*
* • 5 - 7 years of EHS or related experience in a biotech/pharmaceutical or  chemical environment.
• Well versed in EHS management systems such as ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.  
• Expert in conducting regular safety walks, inspections, hazard assessments, program audits and gap assessments, and compliance reviews across project sites, ensuring timely follow-up on identified risks, lead and enforce compliance with critical safety procedures (including Lockout/Tagout, fall protection, confined space entry, PPE standards and other standards as  applicable).  
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence broadly across multiple sites and levels.  
• Excels at the development of clear, concise, and effective policies, standards, and procedures.  
• Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication are essential in this collaborative work environment.  
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience with the implementation and sustainment of an EHS Electronic Management System.  
• Experience with data analytics and/or operational excellence and continuous improvement practices preferred.  
• Experience with EHS internal auditing/corrective action development
** Competencies*
* • Comfortable in a fast-paced company…