Sr Specialist- EHS&S

Job Summary

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and experienced Sr. Specialist- EHS&S

Under general supervision, supports the organization's responsibility in maintaining and improving the workplace. Monitors all security, hygienic, and environment control standards to mitigate risks and prevent accidents. May coordinate environmental reviews, emergency brigades, first aids and evacuation. Compile, analyze and interpret statistical data related to exposure factors concerning occupational illnesses and accidents. Investigate occupational accidents, analyze their causes to prevent them. Trains employees in the areas of security and safety in the workplace.

This role will be a full-time position onsite, base out Devens, MA. Overseeing Devens and Westminster sites.

What we're looking for

• Education: bachelor's degree in chemical engineering (or similar science degree)
• Experience: 6-9+ years with Environmental, Health and Safety.

• Experience in an Operational environment preferred Hazwoper, CPR/First Aid, OSHA 10hr- 30hr, ASQ CQA, preferred.

Who you are:

• Strong oral/written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Possess leadership ability to develop and maintain programs.
• Must have the ability to work within a team environment and take initiative.
• Ability to make recommendations and decisions to effectively lead the site EH&S program compliant to company policies procedures, and/or government law.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Assure compliance with Regulatory Agencies, governing bodies, certification bodies as it relates to EHS&S. Environmental, Health & Safety & Security (EHS&S). This includes but is not limited to: OSHA, EPA/RCRA, CERCLA, SARA, and DOT/IATA.
• Develop/Improve and execute Safety Programs for the site.
• Responsible for site security.
• Consult with associates and supervisors as to specific safety, chemical, or handling concerns. Perform JHA/JSAs for specific task. Remediate issues.
• Learn and understand SDS regulations and cross train to author SDSs when required of the position.
• Lead company internal safety audits and improvements to the safety program.
• Respond to and investigate company incidents and accidents in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Complete and review existing regulatory registrations and permits that are local, state, or federal.
• Lead the Emergency Response Team and administer emergency response supplies.
• Advise management on current, new, and proposed regulations.
• Provide regulatory path and strategy for existing and new production applications.
• Conduct safety training, including, forklift, respirator fit, blood-borne pathogen, etc.
• Verify that new equipment complies with safety regulations and requirements.
• Administer and maintain ID badges, security camera, and keyless entry system.
• Ensure site wastewater compliance.
• Coordinate with BWC for Industrial testing.
• Attend safety council meetings to assure discount maintained.
• Work with other MFG sites on Safety and Security Programs and Training.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.

Although the associate primarily works in an office environment, while performing the duties of this job, the associate can be exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate may work near moving mechanical machinery and/or vehicles and the noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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