EHS Senior Associate – Industrial Hygiene (IH) McPherson, KS
McPherson, KS - USA
Job Summary
Unless specifically stated otherwise this role isOn-Site at the location detailed in the job post.
Why Patients Need You
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team of experts who form Pfizers Environment Health & Safety (EHS) division. Due to the importance of this team for Pfizers employees and patients the organization relies heavily on its team members timely actions and efficiency. You will contribute to delivering excellence ensuring that Pfizers medicines reach those who need them most with greater efficiency and safety than ever before. This dedicated team is committed to maintaining superior safety protocols enabling the swift and secure distribution of our products. By joining us you become part of a forward-thinking group focused on excellence
and innovation driving the mission to provide safe and effective medicines to patients worldwide.
As an EHS Senior Associate your ability to meet team targets will help in completing important deliverables on time. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will make it easy to manage difficult issues and help in establishing consensus between teams. It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
Administer sites industrial hygiene program by assisting with development and implementation of procedures and activities with the area/department owners participation in assuring they comply with OSHA regulations and Pfizer standards.
Conducts industrial hygiene assessments of new products processes and capital investments which leads to identification and implementation of controls to assure colleagues protection.
Provides information instruction and develops hands-on practical training to increase the knowledge of industrial hygiene at all levels of the site.
Utilizes Pfizer processes and tools to assess occupational exposures using strategies that align with the AIHA Exposure Assessment Strategy (or equivalent).
Provides industrial hygiene guidance to the site emergency response team.
Assists with the development and helps to lead the implementation of industrial hygiene control and system improvements across the site.
Conduct investigations of working conditions for the prevention of occupational disease and industrial health hazards with specific reference to toxic substances noise and harmful physical agents.
Implement Pfizer sampling strategies measuring airborne concentrations of dust gases and mists; uses air sampling instruments and collection devices collecting samples of materials to detect and evaluate employee exposure including providing solutions and determining the effectiveness of engineering and administrative controls.
Conduct audit of the sites systems and processes and implement effective EHS cultural improvement and engagement activities.
Review identify develop and deliver EHS related training programs.
Conduct risk assessments internal EHS audits and safety inspections.
Maintain EHS systems (e.g. Cority Enablon etc.) and develop metrics and trending reports for site leadership.
All other duties as assigned.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
Must-Have
Applicant must have a bachelors degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a masters degree with more than 0 years of experience; OR an associates degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated working knowledge of local state and federal regulatory requirements and guidelines associated with EHS compliance.
A strong understanding of industrial hygiene and safety programs is required.
Leadership analysis judgment commensurate with position responsibilities and levels of Pfizer and agency interaction.
Experience performing internal audits of EHS programs policies and procedures
Excellent written and communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook) including Excel Word PowerPoint Microsoft Teams SharePoint and Power BI.
Experience with safety program development and cross-functional implementation.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills creativity in problem solving and flexibility.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be comfortable making presentations to groups and representing the department/facility externally.
Nice-to-Have
Experience managing facility and/or contractor safety programs in a pharmaceutical or related industry
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations
Experience with regulatory compliance and liaising with regulatory organizations
Strong technical skills for industrial hygiene safety and environmental programs
Professional related certifications from accredited organizations such as the American Board of Industrial Hygiene Board of Certified Safety Professionals or the National Safety Council Institute of Hazardous Material Management (ASP CSP CHMM CIH IH EIT PE etc.) and /or environmental health and safety management systems (ISO 14001/45001).
Relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
Experience in the application of regulations and industrial codes (IBC NFPA NEC etc.) in operations.
Experience with in-plant Emergency Response Teams
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is routinely exposed to general laboratory and/or manufacturing areas; work near moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Must be able to walk climb stairs and ladders and lift and carry up to 25 pounds for limited distances.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Job is in support of a 24-hour/7-day operation and weekend/overnight support may be needed on a limited basis.
Other Job Details:
Relocation supports available
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82700.00 to $137900.00. In addition this position is eligible for participation in Pfizers Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of lifes moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution paid vacation holiday and personal days paid caregiver/parental and medical leave and health benefits to include medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site U.S. Benefits (). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa FL or any location outside of the United States.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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