EHS Specialist: Safety, Compliance & Training

Allergan

Waco (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie Texas site is seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professional to develop and administer efficient and professional operations of EHS services in line with company policies and regulations.

The role covers incident investigations, training, inspections, hygiene programs, emergency response, and waste management; requires a Bachelor’s degree and 0–1 year of experience, plus bilingual English/Spanish.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in environmental and safety administration or occupational health and safety.
From 0 to 1 year of experience in an Environmental, Occupational Health and/or Safety capacity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
Ability to work with computers, database, and integration of information tracking systems.
Excellent problem solving, decision-making and leadership skills.
General knowledge of Quality, OSHA and Environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for the EHS performance and compliance through active participation and support of Site goals;
Review environmental, occupational health and safety incident investigations and assure corrective actions are taken by management which minimize or prevent similar future incidents;
Conduct training for management, employees, new hires, and/or contractors regarding applicable Environmental, Health and Safety programs and procedures as directed;
Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance;
Develop and/or maintain occupational hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, industrial hygiene monitoring, ergonomic evaluations, and personal protective equipment assessment;
Facilitate investigation and documentation of occupational incidents to determine causes and preventive measures;
Maintain liaisons with outside organizations such as fire departments, and response teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated. Maintain inventory of medical supplies and emergency equipment. Maintain Site emergency response program.
Develop, maintain and conduct medical monitoring programs for employees.
Address environmental and safety concerns that could potentially affect employees, contractors, and the general public during normal operations and/or project implementation. Pinpoints safety hazards to the Site Staff for correction;
Provide assistance to the Site in the control, management and disposal of domestic, biomedical, hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations. Facilitate environmental permits renewal process and complete environmental reports as required.