Process Safety Management (PSM) Specialist

NOTICE: The posting for local applicants only - is not for those applying for a global assignment and/or for employees working outside of Ciplas U.S. Subsidiaries or Affiliates.

Job Title:Process Safety Management (PSM) Specialist

FLSA Classification:Full-Time Exempt Professional

Work Location:Fall River MA

Work Hours: General Shift: 8 AM 5 PM (may very based on business needs)

Reports To: Associate Director EHS

Pay Range: $76000 - $103000

Company & Job Information:

In the last 85 years Cipla has emerged as one of the most respected pharmaceutical names in India as well as across more than 100 countries. Cipla is a fast-growing pharmaceutical company with a continued focus on the expanse of our strong legacy. We articulated our 2022 winning aspiration to double the number of patients we serve and hence double the impact we create as a global pharmaceutical company. Over the last five years Cipla has significantly expanded its portfolio and presence in the U.S. with both a generic and brand division. We at Cipla are inspired by our purpose of Caring for Life and strive to extend this philosophy to our associates and their families. We are looking for talented individuals to grow their careers while growing our business.

Summary

The Process Safety Management (PSM) Specialist will be responsible for supporting and maintaining compliance with OSHAs Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) requirements within a pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory environment.

This role will serve as a key subject matter expert (SME) partnering with EHS Engineering Operations and Laboratory teams to ensure effective implementation execution and continuous improvement of PSM programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support OSHA PSM program elements including but not limited to: Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) Management of Change (MOC) Operating Procedures Mechanical Integrity Incident Investigation Process Safety Information (PSI) Compliance Audits Support PSM applicability assessments for pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory processes.
• Partner with EHS Laboratory SMEs Engineering and Operations to identify evaluate and mitigate process safety risks.
• Ensure documentation and justification are maintained for PSM applicability and compliance decisions.
• Support internal and external audits inspections and regulatory technical guidance and training on PSM principles and regulatory expectations.
• Participate in crossfunctional teams to support safe design scaleup and modifications of a strong process safety culture across sites.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree inChemical Engineering Industrial Engineering Environmental Health & Safety or a related technical discipline.
• 610 years of handson experience with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience serving as anEHS or Process Safety Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA PSM regulations (29 CFR 1910.119).Experience developing implementing and maintaining PSM programs in regulated manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in one or more of the following industries:Pharmaceutical manufacturingOil & GasChemical manufacturingPaper wood and pulpRelated highhazard process industries
• Experience applying PSM principles to laboratory or pilotscale operations.
• Strong facilitation skills for PHAs (HAZOP WhatIf FMEA etc.).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement to work independently while influencing crossfunctional teams.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to shape and strengthen PSM practices in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment
• High visibility role with crossfunctional impact
• Commitment to safety compliance and continuous improvement

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• This role works in a cGMP laboratory or manufacturing environment where personal protective equipment is required which may include uniforms lab coats safety glasses respiratory protective equipment hearing protection etc.
  • Work with or around solvents powders or other materials commonly found in a pharmaceutical laboratory or manufacturing facility is required.
  • Sitting at a desk and/or working at a computer or other screen 25% or more of an 8-hour period.
  • Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) or gear when required such as respirators gowns coats boots goggles gloves or shields.
  • The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending crouching stooping stretching reaching or similar activities.
  • Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting pushing or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.
  • Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures dirt dust fumes smoke unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

Other Job Information:

• This position is available to existing Cipla employees currently working in the EHS function and part of an intracompany transfer.
• Relocation is negotiable.
• No remote work available
• Extended work weeks include Saturdays and/or Sundays or holidays as requested or required based on business needs.

CIPLA NEW YORK (INVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.)About InvaGen Pharmaceuticals a Cipla subsidiary: InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is engaged in the development manufacture marketing and distribution of generic prescription medicines with focus on a range of therapeutic areas including cardiovascular anti-infective CNS anti-inflammatory anti-diabetic and anti-depressants. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Central Islip and Hauppauge New York. As of February 18 2016 InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cipla (EU) Limited.

EEO Statement:Cipla is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status.