Specialist, Research & Innovation Environmental Health & Safety

The US Research and Innovation (R&I) Environment, Health & Safety department provides direct support to and collaborates with all US based Research and Innovation departments so they can achieve their business objectives in a safe and environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. The group is seeking to add an EHS professional who, under direct supervision, performs basic and routine duties in a wide range of EHS disciplines to aid in maintaining compliance with internal EHS standards and, federal and state regulatory requirements. This position will supplement the existing EHS professionals in providing these services to business partners while receiving on the job experience and mentoring in the occupational safety, health and environmental protection fields.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of EHS programs, procedures, systems and associated training.
- Manage the 6S Committee
- Participate in monthly safety inspections.
- Participate in recommending improvements in processes, design, procedures and equipment to minimize hazards.
- Assist with management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste and associated programs, including conducting of quarterly waste inspections.
- Manage EHS aspects of the new hire safety training and onboarding process.
- Manages the on-line EHS training system
- Take part in ergonomic assessments and assist with follow-up actions.
- Participate in contractor safety reviews
- Manage all EHS data input, tracking and reporting and prepare EHS PowerPoint presentations when needed
- Maintain the US R&I EHS Homepage
- Create and Manage the US R&I EHS newsletter
- Participate in hazard and risk assessments
- Manage Medical Response Team
- Manage First-aid cabinets/AED/CPR program
- Participate in coordinating emergency response teams and drills.Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in occupational safety, health, biological, chemical or physical sciences, or a closely related discipline.
- 3-5 yrs of EHS experience
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (written/oral), and organizational skills required.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the US on an on-going basis.
- Computer proficiency and aptitude for technology.
- Must be able to work effectively in a matrix organization that provides services to multiple business partners.
- Self-motivated.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
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