Onsite EHS Specialist: Startup & Validation (12-Month)

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking an EHS Specialist (Startup and Validation) to provide on-site support for a pharmaceutical API facility in Lebanon, IN. The role focuses on health, safety, and environmental compliance during startup and equipment validation in a fast-paced operational readiness environment.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week), limited-term for 12 months, with project start anticipated in March 2026. On-site schedule and potential extended hours as startup activities ramp up are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 2–5 years of EHS experience in construction, commissioning, or manufacturing environments.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction or General Industry certification.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Working familiarity with LOTO programs, permit systems, and hazard assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day EHS oversight during system startup and validation activities.
• Conduct field observations to ensure compliance with safety procedures and hazard controls.
• Support implementation and review of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and perform spot checks.
• Participate in Pre‑Startup Environmental Reviews (PSERs), Pre‑Functional Testing Safety Reviews (PFTSRs), and Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).
• Review and support approval of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and work permits.
• Attend daily coordination and safety meetings to represent EHS in work planning.
• Monitor contractor and employee safety performance and document observations.
• Support incident reporting and assist with corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate records of EHS inspections, permits, and safety documentation.
• Collaborate with EHS Managers and Team Leaders to drive continuous improvement in safety culture.

Skills

OSHA 30

First Aid/CPR

LOTO knowledge

Hazard assessment

Field observations

Education

Bachelor's in Safety

Equivalent experience

Job description

ERM is seeking an EHS Specialist (Startup and Validation) to provide on-site support for a pharmaceutical API facility in Lebanon, IN. The role focuses on health, safety, and environmental compliance during startup and equipment validation in a fast-paced operational readiness environment.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week), limited-term for 12 months, with project start anticipated in March 2026. On-site schedule and potential extended hours as startup activities ramp up are expected.