EHS Lead, Capital Projects & Process Safety

Merck & Co.; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

HireLifeScience is seeking an EHS professional to guide capital projects from concept through operation, focusing on process safety and regulatory compliance. You will work with engineering, facilities, quality, and end users to deliver safe, compliant designs that meet company standards.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in EHS for capital projects, strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations, and extensive experience with EHS/project systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, or engineering required.
• Minimum 8 years of EHS experience supporting capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, environmental regulations, and site EHS standards.
• Experience with EHS/project systems: PIMS, Eval/Kneat, Enablon, Cority IH, VelocityEHS Ergonomics, SMIS (MOC).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the EHS stakeholder across all project phases: concept to operation.
• Coordinate with EHS SMEs and design engineers to implement compliant solutions.
• Guide Hazard analyses and regulatory permitting with EHS teams.
• Ensure design reviews and project readiness meet EHS requirements.
• Provide status updates and maintain documentation for compliance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety/Env science/engineering

Tools

PIMS

Eval/Kneat

Enablon

Cority IH

VelocityEHS

SMIS (MOC)

Microsoft 365

Job description

HireLifeScience is seeking an EHS professional to guide capital projects from concept through operation, focusing on process safety and regulatory compliance. You will work with engineering, facilities, quality, and end users to deliver safe, compliant designs that meet company standards.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in EHS for capital projects, strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations, and extensive experience with EHS/project systems.