EHS Specialist II

About Us:
Aveva Drug Delivery Systems is a pharmaceutical manufacturer at the forefront of innovative drug delivery technologies. We are dedicated to advancing solutions that optimize the efficacy, safety, and precision of pharmaceutical treatments. Join our team and help shape the future of healthcare by contributing to the development of groundbreaking drug delivery systems that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Job Summary:
In this role, you will support the Sr. EHS Manager in developing and implementing training, programs, and procedures aimed at maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. The EHS Specialist will focus on waste management, risk assessments, incident investigations, and supporting environmental and safety compliance across the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• EHS Training & Development: Assist in developing and implementing EHS training programs at all organizational levels to ensure awareness and compliance.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for environmental, health, and safety practices.
• Workers' Compensation Program: Support and enhance the management of the Workers' Compensation Program to ensure proper handling of claims and injury prevention.
• Proactive Safety & Health Programs: Develop and implement proactive safety and health programs to mitigate workplace risks and enhance employee well-being.
• Waste Management: Oversee the collection, disposal, and management of hazardous, non-hazardous, and biomedical waste, working closely with approved vendors. Advocate for waste minimization and cost-saving initiatives.
• Industrial Hygiene & Testing: Schedule, coordinate, and track periodic industrial hygiene, safety, and environmental testing and sampling.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct risk assessments of chemicals, equipment, and operations to recommend engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• EHS Documentation Management: Ensure accurate and up-to-date EHS documentation, in compliance with regulatory record-keeping requirements.
• Behavior-Based Observation Programs: Lead and drive the integration of behavior-based safety programs to ensure continuous improvement in risk management and injury reduction.
• Incident Investigations: Lead the incident investigation process to ensure thorough analysis and effective corrective actions are implemented.
• First Aid Program Management: Lead the First Aid team and support continuous improvement of First Aid/AED/Spill Kit inspections and procedures.
• Permit Compliance: Maintain knowledge of relevant site permits (air, industrial wastewater, stormwater, etc.) and ensure compliance with permit conditions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the EHS representative for new processes, equipment introductions, capacity expansions, and facility changes, ensuring EHS compliance throughout.
• Regulatory Audits & Inspections: Represent EHS during compliance audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring all necessary documentation and procedures are in place.
• Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and submit required regulatory reports, including Biennial Hazardous Waste, EPCRA, AOR, and others.
• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA): Conduct and document Job Hazard Analyses to identify and mitigate potential risks in various operations.
• Code of Conduct & Compliance: Adhere to our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, and ensure all work complies with established regulatory and safety requirements.
• Core Values: Perform duties in support of our core values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Education:

• High School diploma required, Associates or Bachelors degree preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in occupational safety, health, or environmental ma