Specialist, EHS

Company Description

Abb Vie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about Abb Vie, visit

Specialist, EHS Staff

Location:

North Chicago, IL

Employment type:

Full-time

Base pay range: $64,000.00/yr – $/yr

• Assists in the development and implementation of strategic programs, plans, policies and procedures to protect all plant personnel, facilities and the environment.
• Interprets, communicates and implements programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable EHS regulations, corporate standards and OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System).
• Implement EHS programs and initiatives including, but not limited to:
• Hazard identification/risk assessment and planning/implementation of controls
• High hazard control (Lockout Tagout, confined space, work permits, overhead hoists, machine guarding, electrical safety, fall protection, powered industrial trucks)
• Ergonomic job safety analysis
• Contractor/construction EHS management
• Industrial hygiene
• Chemical safety/hazard communication
• Emergency preparedness and response
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• Injury investigations to determine root cause and analysis and reporting of leading and lagging safety performance indicators to drive corrective actions.
• Develops and delivers EHS training on a wide variety of general safety topics such as hazard communication, contractor safety, emergency response and various physical safety programs.

• High School Diploma plus 10 years of EHS relevant experience, or Associate Degree and Advanced Safety Specialist Certification plus minimum 8 years of EHS related experience or Bachelor’s Degree (EHS related, Engineering, chemistry) plus minimum 3 years of EHS related experience. Professional EHS or Engineering certification is preferred.
• Working experience in implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, interacting with regulatory agencies and external organizations and managing cross functional teams
• Experience working within a regulatory environment is required.
• Development of practical, applicable standards and/or policies that meet business objectives. Technical expertise in the EHS functions as well as technical writing and business communications.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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