EHS Specialist Job Raynham area,Massachusetts USA,Engineering

The Fountain Group is currently seeking an
EHS Specialist
for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in
Raynham, MA
. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

Location:
Raynham, MA (100% onsite).
Payrate: $38.75/hr W2
12 months contract (possible extension based on performance and budget)
The EHS Specialist/Sr. Specialist will be responsible for providing both occupational safety and industrial hygiene support at the Raynham, MA site to build a proactive EHS culture.
This role supports all aspects of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management System.
You will serve as an influential member of the Raynham EHS team, who impacts decision making and takes an active role in promoting cross-site initiatives, teamwork and collaboration across various site functions.

Qualifications:
Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree is required; advanced degree or focused degree in EHS, Engineering, Science or related field is preferred.

Required Skills:

Minimum of 3 years of related work experience
Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) experience with emphasis on Chemical Management, Change Control, Risk Assessments and Emergency Response.
Ability to oversee and manage EHS projects.
Experience identifying, evaluating, and controlling EHS risks in the workplace
Proven track record to quickly interpret complex regulatory issues and provide recommended course of action
Proficient in MS SharePoint and MS Office software programs

Preferred:

Manufacturing/Laboratory/Office experience in a highly regulated environment
Technical/working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations
Technical experience in diverse EHS areas of machine safety, hearing conservation, risk assessment development, corrective and preventive action plan oversight and/or chemical substances handling, etc.
Demonstrated project management skills

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure a high level of EHS performance for the site.
Provide technical support for all EHS programs including warehouse safety, dock safety, machine safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, change control, contractor safety, powered industrial vehicles and emergency preparedness.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations, as well as Pharmaceutical EHS Standards including Management of Change.
Partner with local management to develop and implement a site Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process to address EHS program deficiencies and ensure EHS regulatory compliance.
Performing required annual EHS program reviews in compliance with Enterprise EHS tactical plans.
Develop, review and update required EHS programs including, but not limited to:
Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout/Hazardous Energy Control, Confined Space Programs, Fire Prevention Programs, Hot Work Program, Machine Safety, Warehouse Safety and Chemical Inventory, Management of Change, etc. Support implementation plans for these programs.
Perform ergonomic risk assessments, conduct machine safety risk assessments, and develop job safety analysis for automated and manual job functions.
Perform routine EHS assessments, utilize the Pharmaceutical Program Reviews, Assurance Audit, and Self Assessments to identify program specific deficiencies and areas of risk.
Support incident investigations for all reported injuries, including First Aid and Good Saves.
Develop training to address EHS Standards and regulatory requirement compliance across the Raynham and Bridgewater facilities.
Conduct site inspections (includes report generation, solution development, action tracking through CURVE reporting system, etc.) where needed:
Annual Rack Inspections (monthly spot checks), Fall Prevention Inspections, Falls from Heights reviews (every 3 years), Loading Dock Risk Assessments.
Conduct Permit to Work training (including electronic Permit to Work program implementation), assisting w/permit development and execution, program oversight, etc. Lockout/Tagout Program Support (training, procedure development, annual inspections, Lockout/Tagout audits, etc.)
Support management of change reviews on all applicable equipment and process changes. Launching, supporting, and promoting Life…