Senior Occupational Health & Safety Engineer

The opportunity

This position will be responsible for several site wide EHS programs and processes to safeguard employees and surrounding communities and to ensure that all facilities are in compliance with regulations. Responsibilities are within the EHS function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Less than 30% to different Florida locations. The incumbent must have a valid driver’s license will be responsible for using their personal vehicle to get to these locations and the company will reimburse the mileage.

How you’ll spend your day

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.

• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products/services or processes
• Often leads the work of project teams
• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience in general safety, occupational health and environmental regulations
• Solves complex problems independently; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
• Works independently; receives minimal guidance
• EHS training presentation skills
• Assists in emergency response and preparedness 24/7
• Responsible for OHSA related Programs
• Responsible for the occupational health programs including:
o Industrial hygiene
o Medical surveillance
o Hearing conservation
o Chemical management program
o Process containment
• Responsible for completing all training requirements and maintaining 100% compliance with all assignments.
• Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Batch Record instructions.
• Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

Your experience and qualifications

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Education/Certification/Experience:
• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 3-5 years relevant progressive experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience with Industrial Hygiene Assessments, Industrial Certified, or related

• Requires a minimum of 7 year of experience in an environmental or safety and regulatory compliance experience, preferably in food, drug or cosmetic industry.
• CIH or CSP preferred
• Requires experience with Federal, state, and local regulations relative to environment, health, and safety (OSHA, EPA, FL DEP, etc.).
o General Safety
o Occupational Safety
o Process Safety
o Environmental Regulation
• Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) a plus

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Implementing goals, objectives and practices for effective, efficient and cost effective management of allocated resources.
• Writing, preparing and presenting safety related regulatory programs.
• Preparing clear and concise reports and/or proposals related to safety and regulatory compliance programs.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with all levels personnel.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Operating a personal computer, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ensuring compliance with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Developing and delivering training of all levels of personnel in the areas of safety and regulatory compliance.
• Self-starter; Results driven; Anticipate/initiates and implements solutions.
• Adheres to professional standards and company code of conduct.
• Must be comfortable in a fast paced environment
• Ability for scheduling flexibility to cover different work shifts (24 hours a day/7 days a week).
• Required to be on call 24 hours for emergency response needs.
• Training and presentation skills, techniques, applications and practices.

Problem Solving:
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, and implementing recommendations in support of Company safety goals and objectives.

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.