Sr. Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

Company: Takeda
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

By clicking the ---Apply--- button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that I agree with Takeda---s Privacy Notice, Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.Job DescriptionAre you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Sr. Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist in our Brooklyn Park, MN office.Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.As a Sr. Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist) working on the EHS team, A typical day will include:OBJECTIVES: Responsible for developing and executing safety programs at the Brooklyn Park site.Provides technical EHS support for day-to-day EHS program management and operations within site (i.e., control of hazardous energy, chemical safety, confined space, electrical safety, and related programs).Manage day-to-day operations of several regulated EHS programs (e.g., internal audit program, risk assessment, chemical approval, EHS committee) and provide technical and hands-on support for the emergency response program.ACCOUNTABILITIES: Initiate and drive projects within area teams to continually improve the safety culture and minimize risk of injury.Apply knowledge of risk factors to impact the design of safety features and controls in the operation of machinery and equipment.Manage the site EH&S committee and work with them to complete improvement projects associated with our site safety program.Manage environmental, health, and safety audits and other routine EHS inspections.Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, standards, codes, company policies and related permits.Administer delivery of EHS training for employees.Participate on investigation teams, use RCA and fact based approaches to help develop corrective and preventative measures Facilitate the emergency response program, including potential night/weekend response.Perform other duties as assignedEDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:Bachelor---s degree in occupational health, safety, safety engineering, or related degree and 3 - 7 years of experience required.3-5 years in Pharmaceuticals or Petro-chemical refining preferred.Possess a sound understanding of environmental, health and safety compliance programs and safety and environmental laws (e.g. OSHA, EPA etc.).Possess a good understanding of other relevant programs, such as: workplace audits; process safety hazard control; emergency response; and risk assessment.Possess good communication skills, time management and organizational skills.Possess basic competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Ability to work both independently and as a team member.Experience with ISO-9001 / ISO-14001 / ISO-45001 (or OHSAS-18001)LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:None required; professional certification optionalPHYSICAL DEMANDS: The position requires a combination of sitting, standing and walking around the cGMP manufacturing facility.Ability to lift 50 lbs.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily. This may include: safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protectionLocationsBrooklyn Park, MNWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeFull time

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