North Chicago, Illinois, United States On-site Contract USD 64,000 – 122,000 / year

AbbVie is hiring a Specialist, EHS Staff

Responsibilities

  • Assists in the development and implementation of strategic programs, plans, policies and procedures to protect all plant personnel, facilities and the environment.
  • Interprets, communicates and implements programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable EHS regulations, corporate standards and OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System).
  • Implement EHS programs and initiatives including, but not limited to: o Hazard identification/risk assessment and planning/implementation of controls o High hazard control (Lockout Tagout, confined space, work permits, overhead hoists, machine guarding, electrical safety, fall protection, powered industrial trucks) o Ergonomic job safety analysis o Contractor/construction EHS management o Industrial hygiene o Chemical safety/hazard communication o Emergency preparedness and response o Positiv
  • Injury investigations to determine root cause and analysis and reporting of leading and lagging safety performance indicators to drive corrective actions.
  • Develops and delivers EHS training on a wide variety of general safety topics such as hazard communication, contractor safety, emergency response and various physical safety programs.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma plus 10 years of EHS relevant experience, or Associate Degree and Advanced Safety Specialist Certification plus minimum 8 years of EHS related experience or Bachelor’s Degree (EHS related, Engineering, chemistry) plus minimum 3 years of EHS related experience. Professional EHS or Engineering certification is preferred.
  • Working experience in implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, interacting with regulatory agencies and external organizations and managing cross functional teams
  • Experience working within a regulatory environment is required.
  • Development of practical, applicable standards and/or policies that meet business objectives. Technical expertise in the EHS functions as well as technical writing and business communications.

Benefits

  • paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
  • medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k)

Work Arrangement

On-site

Additional Information

  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
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AbbVie
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Department Environment, Health, and Safety
Category other
Posted 3 months ago