Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Primary role overview and responsibilities at Formulated Solutions.

• Support the company’s efforts in creating a safe working environment for all employees by establishing comprehensive environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs.
• Assist in the preparation of governmental agency reporting paperwork including DOT-PHMSA, FDEP, FDOH, FL SERC, USEPA, USEPA-FIFRA, and Pinellas County Industrial Pretreatment Program. Maintain accuracy of preparatory documents and submittal information for proper reporting and recordkeeping.
• Identify, evaluate, and aid in the control of hazards including chemical, physical, and others that might be encountered in the workplace.
• Partner with managers and supervisors to ensure safety is integrated into day-to-day operations.
• Perform environmental monitoring including but not limited to personal and area air monitoring, noise monitoring, and indoor air quality (IAQ) investigations.
• Develop and maintain necessary records and files for efficient and compliant operation of the EHS Department.
• Develop PPE pages for products being dispensed, produced, and developed (pilots). Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the facility.
• Develop and work with cross-functional teams to ensure PSM & RMP compliance.
• Review and prepare documents, saving them in the document management system (Master Control) or designated departmental folders; ensure cross-referencing of topics across documents.
• Participate in development, review, and implementation of EHS standards and policies.
• Prepare OSHA reporting logs, internal accident reporting systems, safety incident investigations, corrective action resolution, and weekly/monthly safety summaries and safety communications.
• Ensure physicals, exams, testing, and training are completed as directed for programs such as respiratory protection, hearing conservation, confined space entry, forklift operator, etc.
• Work with employees to ensure EHS onboarding training requirements are met, provide annual refresher training, and maintain safety-required PPE inventory, assignment, and maintenance.
• Issue requisitions and purchase orders and process invoices from outside vendors.
• Perform periodic environmental inspections of areas and identify and correct any compliance gaps.
• Perform other EHS functions, as necessary.

• Experience in general industry and applicable regulations.
• The ability to customize educational programs to the needs of the business as required by applicable government agencies.
• The ability to communicate well with others.
• Must be extremely organized and keep accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to track trends and produce annual reporting to government agencies as required by regulations.

• Experience in the chemical industry, pharmaceutical and/or medical device and cosmetic industry.
• Strong background and knowledge of manufacturing environments, cGMP, FDA, DOT-PHMSA, FDEP, FDOH, FL SERC, USEPA, USEPA-FIFRA, Pinellas County Industrial Pretreatment Program NFPA, NIOSH, and clean room experience.
• Experience with local government agencies.

• PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and a basic understanding of Microsoft media applications is required.

• Familiarity with different types of monitoring equipment that may be needed to conduct safety analysis in work areas.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• Certifications in First Aid and CPR.
• Hazard Communication (Haz Com) and DOT training.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing