Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

As Manager Environmental Health and Safety you 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 and maintain EHS Global standards policies systems and programs applicable to area of responsibility
• 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 :

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