EHS Staff Specialist (Onsite)

Purpose

Reporting to Research & Development (R&D) EHS management the EHS Staff Specialist plays a key role in fostering a safe and compliant environment at AbbVies Irvine CA campus. This position provides expert guidance on EHS matters and delivers impactful training to employees and contractors. You will support a positive safety culture by practicing open authentic and courageous communication leading transformative EHS initiatives and upholding AbbVies Ways We Work.

Responsibilities

• Develop Communicate and Implement EHS programs policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all local regulations and AbbVie standards supporting company accountability.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and EHS colleagues to design and deliver training on topics such as hazard communication contractor safety and emergency response encouraging shared ownership and empowerment.
• Lead EHS initiatives including hazard risk assessments control of high-hazard activities (lockout/tagout confined space working at heights) and industrial hygiene studies with a focus on agile implementation and continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause analyses of injuries and illnesses transparently report safety performance indicators and implement corrective and preventive actions to promote psychological safety and trust.
• Contribute actively to the development and execution of strategic EHS programs plans and policies that safeguard people facilities and the environment sharing ideas through honest and open dialogue with stakeholders.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in an EHS-related field (industrial hygiene biology chemistry engineering) with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience or associate degree plus a recognized EHS certification (e.g. CIH CSP CHMM) and at least 8 years relevant experience. Professional certification is desirable.
• Proven experience implementing EHS regulations conducting incident investigations collaborating with regulatory agencies and leading cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop practical standards and policies aligned with business objectives with strong technical writing and business communication skills.
• Effective active listening and relationship-building skills with the ability to resolve conflicts and facilitate collaboration.
• Ability to communicate safety initiatives and requirements clearly effectively and courageously to employees of all backgrounds and responsibility levels.
• Strong project and program management abilities including planning organizing delegating and follow-through to achieve team and company goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills with a high degree of diligence and thoroughness.
• Servant leadership mentality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and database applications.

Additional Notes
This is a full-time onsite role at AbbVies Irvine CA campus five days per week. This
position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

AbbVie Ways We Work
AbbVie is committed to a workplace culture built on open authentic and courageous
communication transformative thinking agile delivery and accountability. We seek team
members who reflect these principles and are passionate about creating a safer healthier
working environment for all.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time ofthis posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic locationand we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of anybonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys soleand absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time