EHS Specialist

Why Patients Need You
Pfizer believes in holding the highest standards of safety for its patients and its employees. Your role, as a member of the Environment al , Health and Safety team, is important for maintaining these standards and preparing the organization for the necessary compliance activities. Your dedication and hard work will ensure that we provide the best care to our patients and a safe working environment for our colleagues .
What You Will Achieve
You will be part of a dynamic team of experts who form Pfizer's Environment al , Health & Safety division. Due to the importance of this team for Pfizer's employees and patients, the organization relies heavily on its team members' timely actions and efficiency. You will be responsible for activities involved in identifying hazardous workplace conditions and take effective steps to ensure that workplace conditions comply with applicable federal and state Occupational Safety and Health standard provisions. You will also participate in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections and any procedures that may follow a citation. You will assist in the development and implementation of short and long range plans and continuously improve EHS performance.
As a Senior Associate, your knowledge and skills will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the team. Your focus and ability to meet team targets will help in completing important deliverables on time. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will make it easy to manage difficult issues and help in establishing consensus between teams.
It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe .
How You Will Achieve It

• Contribute to the completion of projects and manage own time to meet agreed targets.
• Understand the fundamental business drivers for Pfizer and support the organization's guidelines and policies for Environmental , Health and Safety (EHS).
• Review corporate, regional and local EHS requirements and implement applicable standards at the site level to assure full compliance with all applicable requirements.
• Manage day-to-day hazardous, biological and special waste activities, interact and communicate with all relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct industrial hygiene and toxicology programs in accordance with federal and local regulations.
• S upport the effective integration of EHS into the day to day management and meeting structures within the functional area.
• Become familiar with operational activities, identify opportunities for improvement and coordinate with local safety champions/management to bring forward improvement projects.
• Assist in the completion of evaluations for new sites, new projects and equipment, including change management for minor projects.
• Investigate incidents and complaints of colleagues regarding safety, health, ergonomics, organizational environment, etc.
• Develop and publish Environment al H ealth and S afety communications , as necessary.
• Maintain fire safety precautions and first aid programs, including emergency response, training and simulations.
• Manage Audit of the sites' systems and processes and implement effective EHS cultural improvement and engagement activities.
• Review, identify, develop and deliver EHS related training programs .

Qualifications
Must-Have

• Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in EHS program development, implementation and/or on-going management.
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, standards and best practices governing health and safety.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills .

Nice-to-Have

• Master's degree and relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of EHS programs .
• Trained in ISO14001 or OHSAS 18001 ( Hiring Manger to update trainings as needed ).
• Demonstrated skill in analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task effectively .

Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Additional Information

• In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
• Please note there is no relocation support available for this position

How to apply

• Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms - allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
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