EHS Senior Specialist, Fremont CA, Day Shift

Description

 This position offers a base salary typically between (115,000) and (181,000).  There is opportunity to consider higher compensation above this range based on business need, candidate experience and or skills.  The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements

 

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

The EHS Senior Specialist – Fremont supports the site Environmental Health and Safety programs to maintain compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations, corporate requirements, and other legal requirements, and to help protect the health and safety of BIPI employees, to protect the environment, and to minimize risks to the company. The EHS Senior Specialist – Fremont aids the EHS Managers and will also solely manage a limited number of EHS programs. The position also plays a key role in assisting internal customers with their EHS needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assists the EHS Managers with program compliance activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Programs may include Field Force safety, chemical, biological and radiation safety, industrial hygiene, environmental programs, include general safety programs such as Lock out Tag out, Hot Work, powered industrial trucks, confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, robotic system safety, and others.
  • Helps to maintain written programs in a compliant state, conducts training, aids and conducts routine follow-up audits of programs periodically.
  • Maintains all training programs and revise as necessary.  
  • Manages a select number of site EHS&S programs in compliance with applicable Local, State and Federal regulations, Corporate requirements, and in order to help protect the health and safety of employees, to protect the environment, and to minimize risks to the company.
  • Supports the overall company in meeting the Greener and sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Science or related field from an accredited institution; MS/MBA preferred.  
  • Requires at least five (5) years’ experience in EHS or related field, including at least three (3) years’ experience with the relevant technical subject matter as detailed in this job profile. 
  • Certifications strongly preferred or ability to obtained certification within six months of assignment: Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Professional Ergonomist, and/or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.


Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
  • Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.