EHS Specialist

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

To provide EHS assistance to site management in the prevention of occupational injuries and security incidents.  This position possesses most technical skills of Safety Specialists/Engineers, Environmental Specialists/Engineers and Industrial (Occupational) Hygienists.  This position is dedicated to single site support along with collaborative work with Milwaukee and corporate personnel.

• Ensure site personnel are competent in performing Risk Assessments and ensuring needed Risk Assessments are completed.
• Identify risk reduction methods and work with site management in implementing those methods.
• Conduct EHS related training for employees including participation in new employee training program.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure site personnel are competent in performing safety inspections.
• Interact routinely with site management, supervision and personnel on EHS related matters.
• Prepare EHS compliance related reports and correspondence, both internally and externally (regulatory bodies).
• Support Operations by engaging with all levels of the organization and serving as primary point of contact for Pac3, Pro4, and UPO departments.
• Ensure site’s EHS Management System is in place and functioning effectively.  

Physical Attributes:

• Noise level in office environment is generally quiet.
• Sit, stand, hear, and use hands to operate all office equipment. 
• Employee must view computer monitors for long periods of time. 
• Vision requirements are close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• May lift, generally no more than 25 pounds.  

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an EHS discipline (Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, etc.) or Scientific discipline (Environmental Science, Chemistry, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Environmental compliance standards especially pertaining to chemical manufacturing.
• Occupational Health and Safety standards especially pertaining to chemical manufacturing, maintenance activities and product distribution.
• Musculoskeletal disorder prevention, Chemical, biological laboratory safety and Hazard control methods.
• Industrial ventilation (general and local exhaust) and basic indoor air contaminant control methods.
• Basic industrial toxicology
• Personal protective equipment including PPE program administration.
• Basic Industrial (Occupational) Hygiene assessment and sampling methods.
• Basic Accident investigation methods and Electrical safety fundamentals.
• Basic hazardous work (confined space entry, hot work and line breaking) safety fundamentals.
• Flammable, combustible liquids safety and risk assessment fundamentals.
• Basic Life Safety (emergency egress, lighting and alarms) practices.
• Basic fire detection, suppression methods and incipient fire suppression techniques.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!