EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will provide technical support on Environmental Safety programs and support the development of the EHS Management system to facilitate the various start-up activities to ensure compliance with EHS regulatory requirements Licences and standards and promote continual improvement on effectiveness of EHS programs.

Organization Description:
WuXi Biologics is a premier provider of biologics services (from discovery to commercialization) with global customers in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Were one of the worlds top three contract development and manufacturing companies for biopharmaceuticals. We enable our clients to research develop and manufacture drugs from the concept phase to commercial manufacturing. Our mission is to accelerate and transform discovery development and manufacturing in the rapidly growing field of biologics to benefit patients worldwide.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support the establishment of an EHS management system to ISO14001 & 45001 accreditation for site.
• Implement and drive an effective EHS risk assessment process across the site ensuring appropriate control measures are in place.
• Manage compliance on all environmental licences and permits such as GHG GMO and IED compliance and support regulatory inspections and audits and submission of Annual Environmental Report to EPA.
• Develop promote and drive the maintenance of a strong pro-active EHS culture on the site.
• Coach and Lead where necessary on event investigations to ensure root cause is identified and appropriate corrective and preventive actions are identified and tracked to closure.
• Support the environmental license process and ensure compliance with statutory legislation and internal policies and procedures.
• Coordinate activities regarding procurement supply provision and maintenance of safety equipment ensuring compliance to relevant standards.
• Develop PPE management process for selection approval and procurement.
• Co-ordinate and develop the site Emergency Response programme permit to work programme and associated high risk work activities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and internal policies and procedures.
• Support & Lead Regulator audits and inspections where necessary with EPA H.S.A related to IED GHG GMO licences and permits or in areas in health & Safety such as Dangerous goods Biosafety reportable accident/dangerous occurrence on site.
• Liaise with external EHS Agencies e. Ensure compliance with all environmental licenses for the facility.
• Support compliance with waste management program and drive continuous improvements.
• Assess training needs analysis support the development of the EHS training programme and deliver associated training as required.
• Perform all duties in accordance with GMP requirements SOPs and controlled documents.
• Will be flexible to take on additional tasks and responsibilities at the discretion of the EHS Associate Director.
• Will act as a role model for the Operations-EHS function and the wider organisation in adherence to the WuXi corporate core values and PROUD culture.

Your Profile:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

Qualifications

• Degree in Science Engineering and/ or Environmental health & Safety is required.
• Postgraduate in Health & Safety or Environmental as a minimum
• IOSH membership is desirable

Knowledge/Experience

• Experience working in a Bio Safety Level 2 manufacturing environment is preferable.
• Experience working in a start-up facility is an advantage.
• Experience of EHS management systems including e.g. ISO14001 or ISO 45001
• Experience in IED license requirements and environmental management is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of EHS management systems legislation and IED/GHG and GMO requirement is preferable.
• Minimum of five years experience in an Environmental Health and Safety role in a manufacturing or process industry including leading root cause investigations as part of a department or program initiative.

Technical Competencies

• Strong communication skills including written and verbal skills.
• Be innovative by creating new & better ways for the organisation to be successful.
• Have a strategic mindset seeing ahead to future possibilities & translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Have excellent time management & organisational skills with a proven ability to multi-task prioritise responsibilities & meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and sound scientific problem solving will be fundamental to this role.

Behavioural Competencies

• Positive track record of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal external clients and customers.
• Ability to work well with other technical staff in a collaborative fast-paced goal-driven environment.
• Self-starter with ability to complete work independently as well as successfully lead others if needed.
• Ability to work well with other technical staff in a collaborative fast-paced goal-driven environment.

As we extend our global reach we need colleagues interested in change in challenge and in building a new future together. Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential!

If you have the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and feel that the moment has come for you to be part of such an exciting journey towards accomplishing our mission -Any drug can be made and any disease can be treated- dont miss out on this opportunity to join us and reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential. Apply now!

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WuXi Biologics is an equal opportunities employer.