Senior Occupational Health & Safety Engineer

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

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.
•    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 co