EHS Professional III

AbbVie; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie in the United States is seeking an experienced EHS professional to support Environmental, Health and Safety programs in compliance with regulations and AbbVie policies. The role requires coordinating safety trainings, leading industrial hygiene initiatives, and investigating incidents to drive improvements.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in science, have 6+ years of EHS experience in pharma/biotech, and be fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in science or related field required.
• Six years of experience in environmental, health and safety programs.
• Pharma/Biotech experience highly desired.
• Fully bilingual English and Spanish (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Implement the Chemical Process Safety program to ensure regulatory compliance and AbbVie standards.
• Coordinate and conduct safety training (CHAP, confined space, ergonomics, hot work, etc.).
• Lead Industrial Hygiene programs, PPE evaluation, and respiratory/hearing programs.
• Lead incident investigations (fire, spill, medical) and recommend actions.
• Coordinate Medical Surveillance with infirmary.
• Develop safety criteria to control hazards in site operations.
• Lead EHS self-assessments and risk assessments with plant groups.
• Ensure compliance with federal and local regulations and corporate policies.
• Develop and maintain EHS procedures and reporting systems.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Regulatory compliance

Industrial hygiene

Education

Bachelor Degree in Science or related field

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

To provide support to the Environmental, Health and Safety programs in compliance with all applicable regulations and Abbvie Policies in a cost effective basis and in accordance with customer expectations.

Responsibilities

Implement the elements of the Chemical Process Safety Program to assure compliance with regulatory agencies and AbbVie Technical Standard.

• Coordinate and conduct were applicable specialized Safety training such as: CHAP, confine space, ergonomics, hot work permit, fire extinguisher, OSHA laboratory standards, safety and industrial hygiene management system, OSHA record keeping, CPR, First Aid, Emergency Response, HAZWOPER, etc. Assist in the Safety/Health Training of personal required for the operation of these facilities.
• Defines, coordinates, and implement the Industrial Hygiene Programs for AbbVie. Assure CHAP,CHP, PPE program evaluation and trainings are updated. Assure Industrial Hygiene Monitoring. Plan and ergonomic Program are established and accomplished. Assure Respiratory, Hearing, programs are updated in a regular basis.
• Lead incident investigations, including Fire, Spill, and Medical incidents, by collecting inputs from various sources and promote discussion to reach agreements on appropriate actions and recommendations.
• Assures coordination of Medical Surveillance Program with Infirmary.
• General responsibility for the development of safety criteria to eliminate or control hazards encountered in the operation and maintenance of the Site.
• Lead EHS Self Assessments and Risk Assessments by collecting inputs from various sources and promote discussion with Plant groups to reach agreements on appropriate actions and recommendations.
• Provide guidance to assure compliance with Federal and local Regulations by following Plant / Divisional / Corporate Procedures and Policies.
• Implement, revise, or prepare EHS Procedures and Programs to meet AbbVie Standards, Federal and Local Regulations by collecting inputs from various sources and promote discussion with Plant groups to reach agreements on appropriate actions and recommendations.
• Develop recordkeeping and report generation systems as to fully support the regulatory agencies, Corporate and Division requirements with respect to compliance programs.

Frequent to continuous computer usage (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) is required.

Work in a clean room environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Science or related field.
• Six (6) years of experience managing environmental, health and safety programs to assure compliance with government regulations and company policies.
• Previous experience within the Pharmaceutical/ Biotechnology industry is highly desired.
• The selected candidate must be fully bilingual, English and Spanish, both written and verbal.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this roleat the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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