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Senior Environmental Health & Safety Professional

States considered: Michigan

Role Description

As a part of the GMS EHS Team, the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Professional will develop and maintain Environmental programs:

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor and investigate work areas, practices, and processes to identify and control potentially hazardous conditions, materials, and behaviors.
Gather hazard and risk assessment data on raw materials and products.
Maintain an awareness of regulatory developments and internal Zoetis requirements, and assess the impact on operations.
Complete required training and seek out additional training to enhance program compliance and improvements.
Effectively communicate the status of EHS programs via training, reports, metrics, etc.
Organize and prioritize work schedules to meet project and task deadlines.
Participate and contribute as an EHS Team member. Be responsible for assigned team deliverables.
Provides instructor-led training as applicable.
Participate in driving a Safety First culture, inclusive of performing regular GEMBA walks within Operations, participating in the Site Safety Guardian Program and interacting with colleagues across the site to ensure a safe and compliant environment.
Providing inputs to budgetary needs with the EHS space.
Vendor management for specific EHS support vendors.
Participate and/or lead documented M1 problem solving to address systemic issues.

SPECIFICS NEEDED IN ROLE:

Background in supporting both hazardous and non-hazardous flow, from incoming raw materials through to operations handling and ultimately disposal management through selected vendors.
Handling of permitting, regulatory interactions and regulatory audits/inspections.
Identify gaps within waste management and determine solutions to close.
Vendor communication and strategic handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Ensure compliance is documented and recorded in the Cority database, inclusive of reporting and documenting, driving Good Catch closure and addressing open CAPA's.
Stormwater and above ground storage tank management, reporting and corrective actions.

BS in EHS-related field, engineering, or a similar discipline.
3-5 years of experience in EHS.
Knowledge in key EHS subject matter areas, including but not limited to:
Hazardous waste management
Solid waste management and recycling
Air emissions, and storm and wastewater regulation
Solid decision making and good problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
This position works with every operational and enabling group on site and all levels of the organization
May interact with corporate colleagues, and/or local and state regulatory officials.
Computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, EXCEL, etc.)
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Office and field work.
Normal sitting, standing, and walking ability.
Occasional off-shift work may be required.
Colleague may be needed to manage emergency situations in a stressful environment.
Use of hearing, respiratory and eye protection may be required.
Colleague

Senior Environmental Health & Safety Professional