Senior EHS Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. This role focuses on leading Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of safety and sustainability. You will be at the forefront of developing strategies, training programs, and policies that not only meet local and federal standards but also drive innovation within the company. If you have a passion for safety and sustainability, and the leadership skills to inspire change, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Annual incentive plan bonus

Healthcare benefits

Employee development opportunities

Innovative company culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years in EHS with strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Proven leadership and ability to inspire change in safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop and implement safety policies and training programs.

Skills

EHS regulations knowledge

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Training coordination

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental management, or sustainability engineering

Master's degree in engineering or science

Tools

SDS management

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work and you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development.

This position is responsible for developing strategy and implementing the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability Programs. This position will lead and complete safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability efforts. This position will be responsible for establishing and coordinating health and safety standards. This position will select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function by performing the following duties:

• Responsible for EHS operations at the Logan, Utah site.
• Lead strategic EHS & well-rounded initiatives or projects as an expert and project lead in collaboration with internal collaborators and customers.
• Develop, maintain, and implement safety policies and procedures in accordance with all local, state, federal and corporate requirements. This site includes manufacturing, distribution center/warehouses, specialized labs and offices.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and Facilities regulations and codes.
• Act as primary point of contact to applicable regulatory agencies and government authorities.
• Lead the employee safety training program to include developing and delivering training curricula, and selection/evaluation of outside consultants or trainers where necessary.
• Ensure accurate management of the hazardous waste and emergency response programs.
• Review the procurement of chemicals and materials purchased for production, engineering, and R&D to include maintaining the library of SDS’s.
• Ensure emergency response activities are performed.
• Drive productivity and cost savings in the accumulation, collection, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste seeking to achieving zero waste status at the site.
• Drive quality delivery, productivity and cost savings of all EHS operations.
• Establish and lead comprehensive ergonomics programs.
• Develop and lead site EHS budget.
• Conduct site audits for compliance with company global standards.
• Lead and influence day-to-day programs such as new employee orientation and regulatory record keeping/reporting.
• Coordinate the administration of company compliance and regulatory permits. Prepare applications, interprets regulations and adapts written programs as necessary. Represent company to regulatory agencies on EHS matters.
• Review metrics and conduct trend analysis.
• Implement programs and strategy in line with/by Global Facilities and Global Security & Business Continuity plan (BCM).
• Share knowledge, skills and implement best practice across the function.
• Supervise utilities spending and drives energy/water/gas conservation initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in safety, environmental management, and/or sustainability engineering field.
• Detailed knowledge of federal and local EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA.
• 10+ years of proven experience in an environmental, health, and safety, related discipline and technical/practical knowledge of EHS regulations, codes, and guidelines.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for workplace hazards.
• Demonstrated ability to determine training needs, coordinate and/or conduct training.
• Leadership skills to take charge and initiate actions to inspire change.
• Possess analytical qualities to make sound decisions through the conceptualization and evaluation of different courses of action to meet or exceed operational goals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required, including the ability to interact with outside regulatory agencies.
• Technical and practical knowledge of biotechnology, research and development and/or manufacturing is highly recommended, or a willingness to quickly become proficient is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters degree in engineering or science a plus.
• Professional certification: CSP, CIH, CHMM strongly recommended.
• Ability to influence others without authority.
• Results oriented.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Anticipate needs and problems while crafting solutions.
• Curious, inquisitive, innovative, never satisfied with the status quo.
• Greet challenge and change as opportunity.
• Has courage and confidence to take risks and learn from mistakes.
• Inspire, motivate, and collaborate with others.
• Ability to effectively shift priorities and work at a rapid pace required.

Physical Requirements:

Many duties are performed while sitting at a desk or conference room, (e.g., operating a computer, using a telephone, or writing and analyzing data and/or reports, attending meetings). In addition, walking or standing within the office area is required for conducting inspections, drills, participating in agency inspections, conducting EHS audits, assisting and may serve as an incident commander in ERT activities. Preferably able to be respirator certified and be able to wear protective equipment required during emergency response to a chemical spill. Travel may be required.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need.

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