Synectics Inc. · 6 hours ago
EHS Specialist
South San Francisco, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSynectics Inc. is seeking an EHS Specialist to ensure plant compliance with federal and local environmental, health, and safety regulations. The role involves conducting risk assessments, implementing safety programs, and providing training to various departments to maintain compliance and enhance safety practices.
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Responsibilities
Provide Management direction to assure Plant Compliance with Federal and Local Environmental, Health, and Safety Regulations by following internal and Global EHS Procedures and Policies and OSHA Regulations
Actively participate in the analysis of problems of the different situations presented by collecting inputs from various sources and promote discussion with plant staff and division groups to reach agreement on appropriate priorities establishment for capital expenditure, maintenance programs, and/or new systems for the Safety, Health, and Environmental issues
Conduct risk assessments for the implementation of new systems and the improvement of current EHS programs to assure compliance of our operations in a proactive manner
Implement the elements of the Chemical Process Safety Program to assure compliance with regulatory agencies and Technical Standard
Develop, revise, and prepare Safety & Environmental Trainings based on new Regulatory requirements, Basic Operating Procedures changes, or Divisional / Corporate requirements and provide EHS Trainings to different departments and areas as required by Basic Operating Procedures, Training Matrix, and Regulatory Agencies
Lead Plant Incident Investigations, including Fire, Spill, and Medical incidents, by collecting inputs from various sources and promote discussion with Plant groups to reach agreements on appropriate actions and recommendations
Serve as a facilitator in providing the guidance and direction to the Safety Committee group at the Plant
General responsibility for the development of safety criteria to eliminate or control hazards encountered in the operation and maintenance of the Plant
Lead Plant EHS Self Assessments and Risk Assessments by collecting inputs from various sources and promote discussion with Plant groups to reach agreements on appropriate actions and recommendations
Provide guidance to different departments to assure compliance with Federal and local Regulations by following Plant / Divisional / Corporate Procedures and Policies
Implement, revise, or prepare EHS Procedures and Programs to meet Global Standards, Federal and Local Regulations by collecting inputs from various sources and promote discussion with Plant groups to reach agreements on appropriate actions and recommendations
Develop recordkeeping and report generation systems as to fully support the regulatory agencies, Corporate and Division requirements with respect to compliance programs
Responsible for the safety of the employees, assuring a safe working environment, protect the environment, protect the property, maintain regulatory compliance, maintain EHS programs with external entities such as government, EHS support to all departments within the company
Accountable for identifying projects which involve in terms of performance objectives, and to further develop such projects into proposed programs which will meet legislative, Corporate Division policy and performance requirements
Determine the adequacy of existing activities and facilities in terms of acceptable risk. The incumbent is also responsible for providing technical experience
Responsible for the reliable and adequate operations of Safety equipment, Engineering Control and Safety Operations
The incumbent has the authority to stop any operation that will put in danger the life of employees or that could affect the property or equipment
Work is mostly performed in an industrial environment. Also, work may require flexible schedules at different shifts and extended work hours when performing EHS evaluations and training. Able to travel out of Puerto Rico, when necessary
External: Local, State and Federal Inspectors - escort all regulatory agency inspectors. Maintain in contact with Corporate / Division, EHS and Engineering Management (Corporate/Division), Puerto Rico Manufacturing Association, peers in the Pharmaceutical Industry, and contractors and consultants that perform work at PR
Internal: Daily interaction with managers, supervisors, manufacturing and project engineers and hourly personnel. Implement audits, define, establish, and follow-up environmental, safety, and health corrective and compliance activities
Provide EHS technical assistance and information to Abbott management, hourly personnel and contractors. Interact with others industrial hygienist and EHS professional. Interaction with SITE Medical Department and Industrial Hygiene personnel, Site Managers, Directors, Managers, and Supervisors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, (i.e. BSChE, BSME), Bachelor Degree in Science or Industrial Safety
At least six (6) years of combined experience managing environmental, health and safety programs to assure compliance with government regulations and company policies
Must be eager to participate in the development of new ideas and/or improvements of existing ones
Good situational awareness and be mentally alert with a good capacity for evaluation, analysis and problem solving
Must have the ability to focus, develop plans, cope with stress, use judgment to accomplish results, and good interpersonal skills. Physical; Walking, sitting and standing
Ability to work with computers, database, and integration of information tracking systems
Fluent in Spanish and English, both orally and writing
Requires knowledge on local, state, and OSHA and EPA regulation
General understanding of general industry safety and health standards (NIOSH, ANSI) is required
Displays knowledge on the design, requirement and use of equipment, facilities and/or process safety devices such as: relief valves, flame arresters, fusible links, Explosion relief panels, etc. and shows expertise in theories, principles and analytical judgment procedures for the performance evaluation of Environmental Control Systems
Display broad knowledge of related disciplines to perform an effective performance evaluation
Will apply principles and experiences to solve a variety of environmental, safety and health problems and recommend the optimal solutions considering government and/or state regulations insurance requirements
Needs to rapidly resolve problems under conditions, which may endanger health, equipment and property. Must constantly sell and persuade a positive attitude towards safety to all employees and members of management
Must be capable of assuring reliable operations in a safe environment through the assurance of proper training program, adequate inspections and fast response to emergency situations
Experience Level = 3-5 Years
SAFETY AND OSHA REGULATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
Knowledge of California regulations and compliance requirements
Preferred
General knowledge of Quality regulations and standards affecting chemical, biological and medical devices (i.e. Quality Systems and FDA regulations) is desirable
Benefits
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Company
Synectics Inc.
Synectics Inc. is a premier national staffing firm founded in 1984, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
201-500 employees
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