EHS Startup & Validation Team Lead

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Lebanon, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM in Lebanon, IN is seeking an experienced Startup and Validation EHS Team Lead to provide on-site support for a new greenfield pharmaceutical facility. The role leads the EHS Startup and Validation Team, ensuring safety programs align with client standards and readiness for handover.

The full-time, limited-term position spans 36 months, with responsibilities across incident investigations, LOTO strategies, audits, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with project management, engineering, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of EHS experience in manufacturing startup and commissioning projects, pharmaceutical projects preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction or General Industry Certification required; CSP, CIH, or equivalent preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of process safety management (PSM), startup readiness, and validation safety requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary EHS teams and standardize practices across complex operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site lead for EHS during system startup and equipment validation activities.
• Develop and implement consistent safety strategies and procedures across all manufacturing areas.
• Oversee Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) strategies, training, and audits for startup operations.
• Lead and mentor area-based EHS Managers and Specialists supporting startup and validation phases.
• Review and approve EHS-related documentation, including JHAs/JSAs, PSERs, PFTSRs, and PSSRS.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with client and regulatory standards.
• Track and report EHS performance metrics, including incident trends and corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations and develop root-cause analysis and preventive recommendations.
• Coordinate environmental permit preparation and reporting in collaboration with the site’s environmental team.
• Interface regularly with project management, engineering, and contractor teams to maintain safe startup execution.

Skills

Team leadership

EHS management

Startup & validation safety

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Tools

OSHA 30-hour Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

PSM knowledge

Job description

ERM in Lebanon, IN is seeking an experienced Startup and Validation EHS Team Lead to provide on-site support for a new greenfield pharmaceutical facility. The role leads the EHS Startup and Validation Team, ensuring safety programs align with client standards and readiness for handover.

The full-time, limited-term position spans 36 months, with responsibilities across incident investigations, LOTO strategies, audits, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with project management, engineering, and