Sr. EHS Specialist - Industrial Hygiene
Job Description
Why Patients Need You
Everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to the quality and the delivery of safe and effective products to patients. Our science and risk-based compliant quality culture is innovative and customer oriented. Whether you are involved in manufacturing, testing, or compliance, your contribution will directly impact patients.
What You Will Achieve
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Pfizer Occupational Safety and Industrial Hygiene team as a Senior EHS Specialist – Industrial Hygiene. Operating as part of a team within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, this position is responsible for continuous improvement of the Kalamazoo Site Industrial Hygiene program to meet regulatory compliance obligations and conformance with Pfizer Global EHS Standards.
Due to the size and complexity of the site Senior EHS Specialist – Industrial Hygiene will have the opportunity to develop systems to control a variety of workplace hazards, for example potent compounds (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)), chemicals, noise and ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources using traditional hierarchy of control approaches such as ventilation systems, noise control, work practices and personal protective equipment. You will also be expected to be knowledgeable and have experience applicable to the implementation of pharmaceutical control technologies within API manufacturing, sterile injectable, solid oral dose and laboratory operations.
How You Will Achieve It
Conducts qualitative and quantitative industrial hygiene assessments of new and existing products, processes and capital projects.
Identifies and supports the implementation of contemporary exposure controls to assure colleague protection.
Provides information, instruction and develops hands-on practical trainings to increase the knowledge of industrial hygiene at all levels of the site.
Develops plans, processes and tools to assess occupational exposures using strategies that align with the AIHA Exposure Assessment Strategy (or equivalent).
Provides industrial hygiene expertise to the site emergency response team.
Supports the development and implementation of industrial hygiene control and system improvements across the site.
Facilitates the recording of all hygiene activities using the medgate (Cority) system in line with corporate requirements.
Conducts investigations of working conditions for the prevention of occupational disease and industrial health hazards, with specific reference to toxic substances, noise, and harmful physical agents.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Applicant must have High School Diploma (or Equivalent) with 8 years of relevant experience.
OR an Associate's degree with 6 years of experience.
OR a Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of experience.
OR a Master’s degree with more than 1 year of experience.
Tertiary qualification in the appropriate discipline (extensive experience will be considered in leu of formal qualifications).
Proven experience developing industrial hygiene plans and exposure control strategies.
Extensive experience generating qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments.
Ability to self-manage sampling activities from planning, sampling, analysis and reporting.
A broad understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and good manufacturing practices is highly desirable.
Highly engaged with the ability to effectively coach, influence and motivate colleagues, supervisors and managers.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Able to prioritize and work under pressure.
Nice-to-Have
CIH or other EHS related professional certification.
Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry.
Knowledge of MIOSHA rules and regulations.
Experience with Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform field observations which could involve walking or standing on uneven terrain, squatting, bending, twisting, turning, and reaching above shoulder height and work in various climates from extreme cold to heat.
May require walking, standing, and or sitting for prolonged periods.
Must be able to walk and drive between site facilities.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Standard work schedule, Monday – Friday, days; may infrequently require off-shift and weekend support to support sampling activities in line with the production schedule.
On call 24/7
Work Location Assignment:On Premise
Other Job Details:
Last Date to Apply for Job: December 19, 2023
Eligible for Relocation Package
Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.