EHS Specialist lll

Job description

Job Description

Position: EHS Specialist III

Reports to: Site EHS Leader

Location: Carlsbad, CA

Essential Functions:

• Management of select EHS programs in a fast paced, cross-functional and highly collaborative environment.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and administrator for assigned programs.
• Utilize Lean tools and principles (Kaizen, Gemba, RCCM, etc.) to drive Continuous Improvement of EHS programs.
• Engage site functional teams and leadership to prioritize initiatives and resources to achieve EHS objectives.
• Provide in-person safety trainings to support regulatory compliance and new hire training.
• Manage Workers' Compensation Program including record management, investigation, evaluation, monitoring claim at different levels, reducing cost, and actively communicating with management personnel, HR, medical providers, and insurance adjusters.
• Support management of site emergencies such as spills, evacuations and medical emergencies.
• Act as a liaison to employees needing ergonomic evaluations. Coordinate ergonomic evaluations and assist in improvement recommendations.
• Respond to departmental inquires and concerns in a timely manner while providing quality resolution.
• Promote, reinforce, and sustain a safety-first culture through involvement, innovation, and engagement.
• Support compliance with Thermo Fisher Scientific global EHS management system and regulatory requirements applicable to the site.
• Develop, review and refine EHS programs and processes to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to solve site related hazards (chemical, biological, physical, electrical, slip/trip/fall, confined space, ergonomic, radioactive, etc.).
• Partner with site training management team to develop, refine, and deliver training content for EHS programs.
• Provide EHS expertise and guidance to promote proper execution and closure of SHED entries.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for site services as required.
• Interface with Thermo Fisher Scientific Global EHS and regulatory agencies on EHS matters to maintain a strong collaborative environment to ensure compliance and best practice implementation.
• Effective presentation skills both written and verbal to diverse audiences.
• Manage and maintain EHS intranet page (iConnect).
• Support site internal/external/regulatory audits.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or engineering discipline, or five years of directly relevant industry expertise.
• Certified in OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry or be willing to take steps to gain required certification.
• Professional certification: CSP, CIH a plus.

Experience/Requirements:

• Minimum three years of experience in environmental, health and safety in a life sciences industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional discretion with confidential subject matter.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, people leaders, and medical professionals regarding workers' compensation claims.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology related to the cause and treatment of occupational injuries and diseases.
• Understand, interpret and follow laws, ordinances, regulations and procedures in relation to workers' compensation.
• Comfortable addressing employees at all levels of the organization individually and/or in group settings.
• Ability to work independently, appropriately prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with various computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Forms, Power Automate, MS Teams etc.).

Desired Profile:

• Motivated, self-directed based on agreed-to objectives, and results-orientated.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability handling competing priorities.
• Ability to influence people, even in the absence of authority.
• Confidence, professionalism, and tact to appropriately interact with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining effective solutions

• Experienced in using lean problem-solving tools (Kaizen, PPI etc.).
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Greets challenge and change as opportunities.

Working Conditions:

Many duties are performed while sitting/standing at a desk, but also include walking and standing in office and manufacturing environments, occasionally for hours depending on the circumstance.