EHS Associate

JOB OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, EHS, the EHS Associate position supports all areas of Environment, Health, and Safety with a focus on waste management, emergency response programs, and regulatory compliance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate environmental, health, and safety (EHS) expertise while fostering a culture of safety excellence and proactive commitment to workplace well-being.
• Drives conformance to the site’s EHS management system
• Establish effective programs, communications, and procedures that meet regulatory requirements and align with Piramal EHS Guidelines.
• Manage waste and recycling programs in accordance with DEP, DOT, RCRA, and EPA requirements through internal procedures, training, and coordination of vendors.
• Provide support for sitewide EHS leading and lagging indicator programs, with a drive to CAPA completion and achievement of EHS sitewide and corporate goals.
• Identify and assess workplace hazards, implementing necessary measures to minimize risks.
• Sustain Occupational Health programs both in-house and contracted.
• Perform periodic workplace inspections, audits and hazard assessments.
• Keep site emergency response procedures up to date, conduct training and drills.
• Participate and foster growth in Site Safety Committee.
• Support ESG and sustainability goals.
• Maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment program and inventories.
• Demonstrate financial stewardship.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of Associated Degree, Bachelor’s preferred, in a scientific discipline, Health and Safety or Environmental Science preferred, with 3-5 years experience in the EHS field.
• Experience in hazardous and non-hazardous waste management.
• Solid understanding of OSHA regulations with training development and delivery competency.
• Working knowledge of spill response and management techniques.
• Must possess problem solving, logic, and critical thinking skills and the ability to make sound, risk-based decisions.
• Must be able to work in a team environment with effective project planning/management, organization, and execution skills.
• Must have proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively managing multiple projects independently with cross-functional departments and manage priorities to meet timelines.
• Must be innovative, proactive, resourceful and committed to continuous improvement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position requires the ability to work in office and manufacturing settings with time spent performing “on the floor” activities in laboratory and manufacturing areas, as well as outdoor activities such as water sampling and roof inspections. Generally a day shift position, but may require very occasional overtime, evening, or weekend work with an ability to be reached after hours in case of emergency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to work safely with heavy equipment.
• Regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, feel objects, tools, controls, reach with hand and arms, talk, hear, and good vision.
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Individual may be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment including N95 respirators and Powered Air Purifying Respirators.
• Not allergic to chemicals or bio-substances found in laboratory or production facilities.