HSE Environmental Contractor

Position Summary

The HSE Environmental Contractor provides hands-on environmental compliance support during site start-up commissioning and qualification (C&Q) activities at client. The role is focused on EPA- and IDEM-regulated environmental programs ensuring that environmental controls are effectively implemented in the field deviations and events are properly investigated and documentation remains inspection-ready as the site transitions from construction into operations.

This position operates solely under the direction of client HSE and serves as an extension of the site environmental teams supporting day-to-day execution issue resolution and regulatory readiness during a high-change high-activity phase.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in environmental science Environmental Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry or related discipline or equivalent regulated-industry experience.

Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing.

Demonstrated experience supporting EPA / state (e.g. IDEM) environmental programs in an industrial or pharmaceutical setting.

Hands-on experience with:

Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management and container compliance

Wastewater and stormwater protection controls

Air permitting Title V

Environmental incident investigations and CAPAs

Experience applying environmental regulations and developing environmental programs.

Experience interfacing with HSE-related regulatory agencies.

Strong field presence with ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical executable controls.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting pharmaceutical or other highly regulated manufacturing start-ups.

Familiarity with environmental issues associated with commissioning and initial operations.

Prior involvement in regulatory inspections agency notifications or consent-driven environments.

Core Competencies & Skills

Balanced field execution and documentation discipline

Sound environmental judgment in fast-moving first-time operations

Clear defensible written communication

Excellent organization and time management skills with strong analytical abilities

Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional and technical teams

Ability to work independently while staying tightly aligned with client HSE priorities

Strong ownership mindset-closing issues not just identifying them

Key Responsibilities

1. Environmental Program Execution During Start-Up & C&Q

Provide field-based environmental oversight during commissioning system testing and start-up activities to ensure compliance with applicable EPA IDEM permit and site-specific environmental requirements.

Verify environmental controls are in place and effective during activities such as:

System flushing cleaning and testing

Transition activities from construction to operations

Identify and escalate emerging environmental risks associated with start-up activities before they result in permit or regulatory impact.

2. Field Inspections Observations & Compliance Verification

Perform routine environmental inspections and walkthroughs in GMP and non-GMP areas with emphasis on:

Waste management practices (hazardous non-hazardous universal waste)

Drain protection wastewater routing and outfall protection during commissioning

Air emission controls and visible emissions during start-up

Document observations deviations and required corrective actions; follow through to closure in coordination with client HSE.

3. Environmental Deviations Incidents & Investigations

Support environmental deviation and incident investigations including:

Initial issue assessment and fact gathering

Timeline and event reconstruction

Regulatory applicability determination (EPA / IDEM / permit conditions)

Draft or support investigation documentation using appropriate systems and regulatory-appropriate language.

Collaborate with client HSE GFD Operations Engineering and other site stakeholders to identify root causes and corrective actions.

4. Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Support

Support the development and tracking of environmental CAPAs resulting from deviations incidents inspection findings or readiness reviews.

Support the effectiveness verification of corrective actions through field verification and documentation review.

Support closure packages to ensure defensibility during internal audits or external regulatory review.

5. Environmental Documentation & Inspection Readiness

Maintain inspection-ready environmental records during the start-up phase including:

Inspection logs and observation reports

Deviation investigation and CAPA documentation

Environmental readiness and turnover inputs

Support internal client reviews management briefings and external inspections by providing clear concise environmental status summaries and supporting evidence.

Ensure documentation reflects facts and controls implemented

6. Interface with Start-Up C&Q and Operations Teams

Partner with GFD C&Q teams to embed environmental requirements into execution not audit them after the fact.

Provide real-time environmental guidance during execution rather than retrospective correction.

Support environmental aspects of system turnover and operational readiness ensuring no open environmental gaps are transferred into steady-state operations.