Human Resouces jobs in South Africa

Location: Stevenage, United Kingdom (GB)

Job ID: REQ-056394

Job Description

The Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist supports the OneSource Manager by ensuring that site operations are executed in compliance with all quality, safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with PerkinElmer and customer EHS training requirements
• Implement all current site-based EHS aspects of the OneSource program
• Implement new or updated internal safety and environmental policies as needed
• Support safety and environmental site audit processes
• Participate in the incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans
• Serve as point of contact for all company vendors associated with safety and environmental programs
• Interact closely with vendors to facilitate completion of EHS plan (including Risk Assessments or EHS Checklists) prior to site entry
• Perform periodic audits of vendors to determine adherence to all required EHS procedures and requirements
• Interface with the customer (end users, building managers, facilities etc.) as needed to ensure vendors have the appropriate and necessary contacts and resources for work to be performed
• Assist in inventory of site instrument safety devices as requested by customer
• Generate Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) as required for relocations and high-risk work
• Generate required permits for any high-risk work being performed
• Work with Security to check badge access status as needed
• Issue daily passes to vendors who need access to the site, if applicable
• Escort vendors to their work location, if applicable
• Assist in implementing new worker safety rules and regulations to site personnel and management
• Attend customer-based Site Safety Committee Meeting and disseminate pertinent information to field personnel
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.

Critical Skills:

• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment/software after training.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills complemented by an ability to listen to and interpret client requests.
• MS Office Skills: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, environmental health/science/studies, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety management, public health, or relevant field OR
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the implementation and management of EHS programs and management systems, preferably in research operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of Lab Safety Environment
• Familiarity working with subcontractors/vendors supporting mutual safety objectives.
• Knowledge of high hazard prevention programs; specifically, LO/TO, electrical safety, machine guarding, etc.
• Comprehension of regulatory compliance
• 2+ years of experience in the implementation and management of EHS programs and management systems, within research operations

What we offer:

• 25 days of annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
• Income Protection Insurance that ensures your income is protected when life takes the unexpected turn
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Access to our WeCare Programme, offering medical, mental health, legal, and financial support
• MyStrength – a personalised wellbeing app
• AXA Health & Wellbeing App to help you stay on top of your health
• Private Medical Insurance, including Doctor at Hand for 24/7, 365 access to a GP
• Enhanced company pension contributions (subject to increased employee contribution) to help you plan for the future
• Exclusive discounts via Benefit Hub and BHN Extras
• Generous employee referral rewards
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme to make commuting easier
• Cycle to Work Scheme promoting a healthier, greener commute

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

PerkinElmer is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. PerkinElmer is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other personal attribute or characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

PerkinElmer is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the hiring process or have questions about our workplace accessibility, please email us at webfeedback@perkinelmer.com.

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