EHS Sr Specialist

Piramal Pharma Ltd; Sellersville (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Ltd is seeking an EHS Sr Specialist for their Sellersville location. This role focuses on improving Environmental Health and Safety measures, managing waste programs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a background in environmental sciences and EHS experience.

Key responsibilities include conducting workplace inspections, supporting sustainability goals, and fostering a culture of safety excellence. Candidates should possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in EHS.
• Experience in hazardous and non-hazardous waste management.
• Solid understanding of OSHA regulations.
• Working knowledge of spill response and management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise while fostering a culture of safety excellence.
• Manage waste and recycling programs as per regulations.
• Conduct periodic inspections and hazard assessments.
• Support ESG and sustainability goals.

Skills

EHS expertise

Project planning

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate’s degree in scientific discipline

Bachelor’s preferred in Health and Safety or Environmental Science

Job description

Job Title

EHS Sr Specialist

Job Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, EHS, the EHS Sr. Specialist position supports all areas of Environment, Health, and Safety with a focus on waste management, emergency response programs, and regulatory compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrate EHS expertise while fostering a culture of safety excellence and proactive commitment to workplace well‑being.
• Drive conformance to the site’s EHS management system.
• Establish effective programs, communications, and procedures that meet regulatory requirements and align with Piramal EHS Guidelines.
• Manage waste and recycling programs in accordance with DEP, DOT, RCRA, and EPA requirements through internal procedures, training, and coordination of vendors.
• Provide support for sitewide EHS leading and lagging indicator programs, with a drive to CAPA completion and achievement of EHS sitewide and corporate goals.
• Identify and assess workplace hazards, implementing necessary measures to minimize risks.
• Sustain Occupational Health programs both in‑house and contracted.
• Perform periodic workplace inspections, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Keep site emergency response procedures up to date, conduct training and drills.
• Participate and foster growth in Site Safety Committee.
• Support ESG and sustainability goals.
• Maintain PPE hazard assessment program and inventories.
• Demonstrate financial stewardship.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Associate’s degree minimum, bachelor’s preferred, in a scientific discipline; Health and Safety or Environmental Science preferred, with 3–5 years experience in EHS.
• Experience in hazardous and non‑hazardous waste management.
• Solid understanding of OSHA regulations with training development and delivery competency.
• Working knowledge of spill response and management techniques.
• Problem‑solving, logical, and critical thinking skills, and ability to make risk‑based decisions.
• Team player with effective project planning, organization, and execution skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently with cross‑functional departments and prioritize to meet timelines.
• Innovative, proactive, resourceful, and committed to continuous improvement.

Work Environment

The position requires the ability to work in office and manufacturing settings with time spent performing activities in laboratory and manufacturing areas, as well as outdoor activities such as water sampling and roof inspections. Generally a day‑shift position, but may require occasional overtime, evening, or weekend work with an ability to be reached after hours in case of emergency.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Work safely with heavy equipment.
• Regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, feel objects, tools, controls, reach with hand and arms, talk, hear, and have good vision.
• Climb ladders, bend, stoop, and kneel as needed.
• Wear personal protective equipment including N95 respirators and powered air‑purifying respirators.
• Not allergic to chemicals or biobonds found in laboratory or production facilities.