Manager, Environmental Health & Safety

This position will develop implement and maintain global EHS programs and provide technical expertise to AbbVies global organization within the scope of responsibility. This position may also serve as a Program Manager for Energy and Environmental Sustainability initiatives.  

Responsibilities:

Develop implement and maintain EHS Global standards policies systems and programs applicable to area of responsibility with a special emphasis on contractor/construction safety and internal permitting requirements and processes (hot work working at heights confined space etc).
Provide EHS leadership and direction for management professional technical and support staff in area of responsibility
Ensure systems are in place to enable area of responsibility to operate in legal and ethical compliance with regard to EHS issues.
Provide business perspective strategic and tactical direction to develop and implement EHS initiatives for the EHS Long range plan
Authority to represent AbbVie externally on matters related to EHS with external regulatory agencies and non-government organizations
Maintain a broad understanding of local regional and global EHS regulations and practices for area of responsibility
Maintain and update IT reporting databases and generate monthly and quarterly EHS performance reports to area management.
Ensures compliance with all applicable local state and federal regulatory requirements which include but are not limited to: OSHAs Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPAs Risk Management Planning (RMP) rule (40 CFR 68) Mechanical Integrity programs PCI DOT EPA etc.
Creates a safety culture by setting direction to reduce or eliminate operations-related injuries or accidents damage/loss of product or equipment and unnecessary costs by ensuring that all equipment and facilities are maintained consistent with the safety security hygiene and standards set by AbbVie.

Qualifications :

 Bachelors Degree (EHS related Engineering) plus 5 12 years of EHS related experience or Masters Degree (EHS related Engineering) plus 5 10 years of EHS related experience. EHS related experience in manufacturing or R&D environments are required. Experience in a chemical plant operations or Oil and Gas environments is preferred but not required.  EHS or Engineering professional certification is preferred but not required.
Working experience in implementing EHS regulations conducting incident investigations interacting with regulatory agencies and external organizations and managing cross functional teams
Development of practical applicable standards and/or policies that meet business objectives. Technical expertise in the EHS functions as well as technical writing and business communications.
Ability to actively listen build and maintain effective working relationships with internal/ external colleagues and stakeholders and resolve conflict
Ability to successfully manage project and programs.
 

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 of this postingbased on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more orless 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 any bonus commissionincentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paidand 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