EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist

This position is responsible for the support of a broad range of Environmental, Health and Safety programs. The position offers an opportunity to progress skills in a variety of EHS disciplines. The primary responsibility of the EHS Specialist is identifying, defining, and managing the EHS requirements (internal & external) for the site and the Value Steam (Departments) and serving as the subject matter expert for these requirements.

The Role

• Manage site EHS programs to ensure on-going compliance through reviews, corrective action, and continuous improvement. Safety programs include: Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Powered Industrial Trucks, Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tagout, PSM/RMP, Hot Work, Biological Safety, Chemical Handling & Hygiene, Fall Protection, Environmental Compliance, Permit Management, PPE, Waste Management, and Work Permits.

• Lead risk identification and analysis exercises focusing on manufacturing, laboratory, and maintenance activities (includes Job Hazard and PPE assessments). Conduct EHS assessments for chemical, biological, physical hazards in the workplace and keep appropriate records and write reports of findings. Working with operational staff and EHS senior staff to document program challenges and help develop corrective actions and appropriate follow up.

• Participate in the EHS incident management program: Reviews and categorize incident reports, investigations, and CAPA; Participates in and assist with incident investigations; Tracks incident and CAPA metrics; and Develop incident notifications and safety alerts.

• Completes tasks to support environmental compliance with site air, waste, water programs, including compliance samples, reviews, and compiles data, and prepares regulatory reports.

• You will report to the Associate Director of EHS and not have any direct reports.

• You will be located on-site in our Kankakee manufacturing facility.

Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
5+ years' relevant experience including experience at a manufacturing site
Thorough knowledge of safety and environmental regulations
Large pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing experience

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.

Our Benefits

CSL employees that work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits effective day 1. We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. CSL offers resources and benefits, from health care to financial protection, so you can focus on doing work that matters. Our benefits are designed to support the needs of our employees at every stage of their life. Whether you are considering starting a family, need help paying for emergency back up care or summer camp, looking for mental health resources, planning for your financial future, or supporting your favorite charity with a matching contribution, CSL has many benefits to help achieve your goals.

Please take the time to review our benefits site to see whats available to you as a CSL employee.

About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global leader in developing and delivering high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases. Our treatments offer promise for people in more than 100 countries living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. Learn more about CSL Behring.

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