Assoc. Dir., Safety & Environment

MSD; Kansas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professional to support multiple site capital projects in Kansas. The role emphasizes Process Safety Management (PSM) and provides guidance to ensure compliant, operable designs across planning, design, and execution phases.

You will partner with engineering, facilities, end users, and quality teams to integrate EHS considerations, conduct risk assessments, and support regulatory permitting and design reviews.

Job description

Job Description

The facility is executing multiple site-level capital projects that require Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) support through planning, design, and execution. This role provides comprehensive EHS guidance in alignment with regulatory requirements and Company standards, with emphasis on Process Safety Management (PSM). You will partner closely with engineering, facilities/maintenance, end users, quality, and other stakeholders to develop safe, compliant, and operable designs. The role operates with limited supervision and requires strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the EHS stakeholder across all project phases: concept, basis of design, detailed design, construction, commissioning, installation/operational qualification.




• Understand research lab operations and other end-user needs (including manufacturing and general site operations).




• Provide EHS guidance compliant with federal, state, and local regulations; Company standards, and applicable codes.




• Coordinate with EHS SMEs (IH, waste, water/sewer, hazardous/raw waste, ergonomics, biosafety, etc.) and technical design engineers to identify and implement compliant solutions.




• Support design compliance reviews and participate in GES Peer Reviews.

Risk Assessment and Permitting

• Plan and conduct risk assessments using Company tools (e.g., IH or biosafety risk with our Company's professional support, ergonomics, machine guarding, equipment pre-startup reviews).




• Prepare clear reports of assessments, findings, and recommendations.




• Participate in hazard risk assessments for electrically classified areas per EL-901.




• Coordinate regulatory permitting with EHS SMEs (air, water/sewer, waste).




• Support EHS deliverables and workflows, including:

  
  
  
  

  • EHSE Checklist and action item management

  
  

  • MOC and action items (SMIS)

  
  

  • Design compliance and peer reviews

  
  
  
  

Process Safety and Loss Prevention

• Provide EHS/PSM technical guidance in PHAs (HAZOP, What-If), LOPA, FMEA, life safety, and loss prevention.




• Track PHA/LOPA recommendations to closure and support revalidations.




• Lead or support Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSRs) and equipment safety inspections (ESIs).




• Act as a knowledge resource for Company and industry engineering and loss prevention standards.




• Coordinate project PSM documentation and closeout (PSM/PKM, Process Hazard Profiles).

Construction, Commissioning, and Qualification (C&Q)

• Review and advise on C&Q Safety Plans.




• Support FAT/SAT planning (noise, ergonomics, pressure relief, fixed guarding).




• Conduct or support pre-mechanical, pre-dynamic, and pre-occupancy walkthroughs.




• Perform field ergonomic reviews, sound studies, IH surrogate testing, and related activities as required.

Operational Readiness and Turnover

• Identify confined spaces; develop entry procedures per Company and legislative requirements; provide input on rescue planning.




• Review and develop HECPs and LOTO procedures; recommend devices/methods and create written procedures as needed.