Specialist, Environment, Health, & Safety Staff - North Chicago, IL
Job Description
Job Description
Purpose
Describe the primary goals, objectives or functions or outputs of this position.
Under the direction of the EHS manager, provide guidance on personnel EHS matters to employees and contractors and exercise communication, training and consultation skills to successfully implement programs, policies and positive safety culture. Responsible for the development, implementation, support and maintenance of specific environment, health and safety (EHS) programs as assigned to ensure regulatory compliance and conformance with the company’s EHS Management System. This position will create programs, policies, procedures, hazard assessments and training materials in both manufacturing and R&D functions.
Responsibilities
List up to 10 main responsibilities for the job. Include information about the accountability and scope.
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:
o Hazard identification/risk assessment and planning/implementation of controls
o High hazard control (Lockout Tagout, confined space, work permits, overhead hoists, machine guarding, electrical safety, fall protection, powered industrial trucks)
o Ergonomic job safety analysis
o Contractor/construction EHS management
o Industrial hygiene
o Chemical safety/hazard communication
o Emergency preparedness and response
o Positive
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.
Auto req ID
440526BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Operations
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree (EHS related, Engineering, chemistry) plus minimum 3 years of EHS related experience or Associate Degree and Advanced Safety Specialist Certification plus minimum 8 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
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.
Ability to actively listen, build and maintain effective working relationships with internal/ external colleagues and stakeholders, and resolve conflict.
Ability to successfully manage project and programs.
Ability to provide clear, concise, and effective verbal communications and well-developed written communication and presentation skills
Ability to plan, organize, delegate, and follow-up on work flow in a team environment to meet departmental goals and objectives
Well organized and have excellent attention to detail and thoroughness
Proven ability to use email, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point and databases
Salary: $62,500 - $118,500
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
City*
North Chicago
State*
Illinois
Job Code
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Affiliate Sponsor
AbbVie