EHS Specialist — High-Risk Operations & Compliance Lead

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead high-risk work safety programs, manage contractor safety, and support fire life safety and incident investigations on-site.

You will develop and implement EHS procedures, deliver training, and collaborate with operations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, while driving continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in industrial safety or EHS role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead HRW programs including lockout-tagout and electrical safety.
• Support contractor safety and regulatory compliance obligations.
• Develop EHS procedures, guidelines and training programs.
• Manage EHS data, analytics, and scorecard metrics.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and incident investigations.

Skills

Accident Investigation

Detail-Oriented

EHS Program Management

Employee Training

Environmental Audits

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Investigations

Industrial Hygiene

Education

BS in Occupational Safety or related field

MS degree bonus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Rahway, NJ is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead high-risk work safety programs, manage contractor safety, and support fire life safety and incident investigations on-site.

You will develop and implement EHS procedures, deliver training, and collaborate with operations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, while driving continuous improvement across the site.