Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at ICONMA, LLC

• Implement and maintain client Vascular policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all client, local, state, and federal environmental standards.
• Research, determine applicability, and implement plan for compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Develop and provide employee EHS training as it pertains to environmental programs (e.g. Waste Management and disposal).
• Support facilities operations and projects through environmental hazard reviews and creation of waste mitigation or reduction plans.
• Conduct inspections, assist with implementation of corrective actions and track observations to closure.
• Maintaining accurate records related to chemical inventories, complaint investigations, and shipments of hazardous wastes.
• Identify potential waste reduction opportunities and drive projects to reduce site waste output in support of client sustainability goals.
• Mentor others by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, trade groups and peers from similar organizations.
• Represents EHS on committees, project teams, business reviews, etc.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to address current and anticipated Environmental and safety issues.
• Assist in the timely investigation of accidents and recommended preventative measures and ensure risk of recurrence is minimized or eliminated
• Train new employees and contractors to AV’s EHS policies and procedures.
• Develop EHS training to comply with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Provide assistance and support for compliance with major safety programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work, Emergency Preparedness, Hazard Communication, Fire Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, Contractor Safety, Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Electrical Safety, Biological Safety, Working at Heights, Machine Guarding, Powered Industrial Vehicles, and Ergonomics.
• This position will be dedicated to Safety Management of Capital Construction Projects.
• Understanding and experience with working at heights OSHA requirements is a must.
• An EHS professional who, working with little or no supervision, applies established EHS principles, practices, regulations and internal standards, interacts with customers and is solutions-minded in planning, directing and completing EHS assignments.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
• Project Management: Independently plans and conducts assigned projects. Manages multiple, often concurrent, projects and meets deadlines. Facilitates the definition of a project scope with stakeholders. Independently performs feasibility studies related to project alternatives. Develops schedules (with metrics if required) and seeks concurrence from stakeholders. Responsible for achieving the project's targets or deliverables. Maintains project scope, cost and schedule; develops EHS strategy and executes contingency, if necessary.
• Technical: Applies technical knowledge/skills to EHS programs and systems. Anticipates future business/EHS needs and develops new skills as appropriate. Benchmarks internally and externally. Independently executes, and/or directs others in the planning and execution of projects. Designs and leads projects. Reports findings. Prepares and communicates recommendations and respective action plans. Presents technical information in an understandable format to non-technical audiences. Has recognized expertise in theories, principles and analytical tools.
• Problem Solving / Innovation: Produces value added and cost-effective results. Identifies, analyzes and resolves existing/new EHS challenges. Integrates EHS solutions across the business within regulatory constraints. Conducts investigations and root cause analysis. Provides recommendations as appropriate. Develops solutions to a wide range of complex problems where in-depth analysis is required. Anticipates future trends, obstacles and barriers as they relate to technical expertise and develops strategies to address.
• Organizational Interface: Mentors others by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance. Interfaces with regulatory agencies, trade groups and peers from similar organizations. Represents the company in external meetings. Communicate information effectively and in a timely manner with team members. Establishes networks. Is a good listener and open to suggestions; shares resources, knowledge and serves as an EHS expert in cross-functional projects. Builds professional relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors. Identifies training needs. Develops amends and conducts training. Prepares and delivers presentations intended to motivate or persuade others to adopt a specific recommendation or course of action.
• Compliance: Supports compliance with all applicable regulations and internal standards. Stays current on changing technical requirements, regulations and standards. Identifies potential EHS risks and consequences of new and modified processes/systems/regulations and takes appropriate action. Ensures timeliness and accuracy of required documentation. Is able to identify potential EHS consequences of non-conformance and takes appropriate action. Represents the function during external regulatory inspections and internal audits. Analyzes and communicates EHS performance data. Responsible for achieving or contributing towards EHS targets.
• Additional Responsibilities: Develops and maintains procedures and standards. Completes Requests for Capital Expenditures (RCEs) EHS checklist and prepares project scope documents. Provides training. Represents EHS on committees, project teams, etc. Assists in the resolution of EHS problems, and crisis situations requiring fast, astute decisions with rapid implementation by utilizing technical training and experience. Directs the efforts and development of others such as technicians and outside resources. Provides mentoring in technical and organizational areas. Works under management direction. Develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Identifies and quantifies technical risks and their consequences and recommends appropriate action. Provides recommendations to achieve department/project objectives. Drives EHS performance.

Requirements

• Working height requirement, understanding OSHA.
• Communicate with leadership, frontline, construction employees.
• Focus on safety for construction projects.
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• GMP experience with Pharma/Medical Devices.
• Certifications: CSP, CHMM.
• Practical knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures commonly utilized within the health and safety profession.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and achieve objectives within established deadlines.
• Desired EHS and/or operational experience.
• Demonstrate competencies within the following; Set Vision & Strategy, Anticipate, Innovate, Build and Deliver ResultsA post-graduate education / degree are desired, and may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
• Professional certification(s) desirable.
• 5+ years of experience in health and safety role
• At least five years’ work history as a Construction Safety Representative Academic degree in safety related field Thorough knowledge of applicable regulations (OSHA, ANSI) Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) certification preferred CSP, ASP or GSP certification preferred Thorough knowledge of applicable regulations (OSHA, ADOSH/AZ-OSHA, ANSI,)
• Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree (± 16 years).
• Major/Field of Study: A Technical or Bachelor’s Degree in EHS, engineering, science, nursing (Masters Nursing Degree required) or closely related discipline is desired.
• Education Level: An equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Call Notes:

• This position will be dedicated to Safety Management of Capital Construction Projects
• BS degree, health and safety or other related degree
• CSP, ASP, GSP certification preferred.
• 5 years. related exp required.
• Working on height, will use safety tolls, PPE for fall protection, glasses etc.

Shruthi Vari

Phone: (732) 384-1970