EH&S Specialist

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.

CordenPharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2,600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.

SUMMARY

This position, under general supervision, is responsible for maintaining and improving specific Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) compliance systems at Corden Pharma, independently managing EH&S compliance programs, and recommending and managing system improvements for compliance with EH&S regulations and/or company policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Analyzes and evaluates workplace environments, equipment, EH&S programs, policies, and practices to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and standards, including local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and International Fire codes (IFC) regulations and standards
• Assesses EH&S training needs and ensures all employees receive necessary and required training; coordinates and/or administers training
• Develops, implements, monitors, and continuously improves company-wide EH&S programs in a variety of areas, such as confined space, electrical safety, lock-out tag-out, fall protection, fire protection, injury and illness recordkeeping, ozone depleting compounds, stormwater, and spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC)
• Conducts or coordinates safety equipment inspections, monitoring, and record keeping activities as required by permits or regulations. Reviews environmental data collected by instruments, software packages, etc. Ensures that all necessary files and records are maintained and retained in compliance with both corporate and legal requirements
• Manages the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program. Directly supervises the LDAR contractor, coordinates leak repair with maintenance, and maintains LDAR compliance documentation. Also coordinates LDAR change management and system audits
• Assists the EH&S team to investigate and resolve problems with plant environmental systems, such as the air emission collection and control system, wastewater treatment plant, and hazardous waste management units
• Provides a positive public image for Corden Pharma safety through interactions with the outside emergency response community and/or industry safety groups and programs such as the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
• Participates on the site Compliance Team as an internal auditor and trainer
• Performs periodic safety inspections and compliance audits
• Conducts Industrial Hygiene monitoring
• Coordinates the ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management System
• Reviews, investigates, and identifies resolution for EH&S incidents
• Provides on-call technical support in case of site emergency
• Works with process and equipment design teams to design safe and environmentally friendly processes. Reviews and approves new or modified equipment designs and operating procedures

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline, and 3 years of industry related experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Previous experience in EH&S Regulatory and Chemical Operations is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information, and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Safety Professional and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist preferred. Undergraduate courses in safety and fire science, and certification as an EMT is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to work with hands, reach above shoulder height, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is that of a typical manufacturing plant, and the employee is exposed to typical environments encountered in a chemical manufacturing facility.

CORE COMPETENCIES

These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.

• Ability to analyze and formulate effective preventive compliance programs that promote good EH&S practices
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts. Ability to perform calculations using computer spreadsheets and databases
• Knowledge of chemical and API processing across a wide variety of products and unit operations. Knowledge of chemistry, chemical processing theories, application, equipment, and plant operations
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions
• Awareness of regulatory applicability to chemical manufacturing, including cGMPs, PSM, OSHA, and EPA requirements; knowledge generally acquired through in-house training, SOPs, and experience
• Developed computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to read and follow P&IDs
• Consistently demonstrate initiative in managing multiple projects and priorities
• Able to work in teams; can take the lead on issues within a team setting
• Demonstrates verbal and presentation communication skills; and willingness to contribute in technical, plant support, and staff meetings
• Ability to develop management systems to ensure EH&S business objectives are met
• Demonstrate leadership, ethical, negotiating, and technical skills

SALARY

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance