Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist (Field Based) - Environmental Resources Management, Inc.

ERM is hiring an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist in Lake Zurich, IL. In this critical role, you will be responsible for implementing, managing, and continuously improving the health and safety programs for the facility. The EH&S Specialist will have broad knowledge of EH&S compliance programs and, where required, EH&S specialty areas including Industrial Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Safety Engineering, and Risk Management. This is a full-time (40 hours/week), limited-term role for the duration of 4 months, extendable.

RESPONBILITIES:

• Ensure that necessary EH&S information is reported to local regulators and to client stakeholders.

• Prepare and submit local, State, and other as required regulatory reports, ensuring site EH&S Regulatory compliance.

• Review and track investigations of injuries, illnesses, non-injury accidents, and near-misses to ensure that they are effective, and that they identify and resolve root causes.

• Lead investigations into serious adverse events.

• Monitor and analyze EH&S performance and initiate action to support or correct trends.

• Provide timely, high-quality EH&S technical support/training. Design, conduct and oversee EH&S training.

• Carry out regular workplace inspections to monitor compliance with site rules, procedures, etc. Develop and manage an internal audit program to assess compliance with legal and company requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Coordinate the completion of job safety analyses and risk assessments.

• Establishment of site EH&S policies, objectives, key performance indicators and targets that reflect local needs and alignment with clients’ long-term EH&S strategy. Establish program to manage the site’s different EH&S risks and impacts, coordinated within an overall EH&S management system.

• Review change proposals (including capital projects and new product introductions) to identify potential EH&S issues and participate in their resolution.

• Maintain local EH&S SOPs that effectively describe the site’s EH&S management system.

• Champion a strong safety culture across the site and maximize personnel involvement in EH&S-related activities.

• Coordinate local business continuity, emergency response, and crisis management plans. Develop and test the plans with realistic scenarios.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, engineering, or related degree, strongly preferred.

• 3+ years of health and safety experience in a R&D pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing experience preferred.

• Experience with Chemical safety, laboratory safety, machinery safety, electrical and fire safety required.

• ISO 14001 or45001 Lead or Internal Auditor certification is a plus.

• Professional certification (e.g., CHMM, CIH, CSP) is preferred.

• Experience managing hazardous waste programs is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to provide detailed regulatory interpretation of federal and state OSHA regulations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!