EHS Specialist

About PSC Biotech

Who are we?

PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded
in 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with Global operations in
Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia and the US, serving 350 clients in more
than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud -based software solutions for
Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contract
manufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients.

‘Take your Career to a new Level’

PSC Biotech disrupts the conventional consultancy model
by aligning our EVP as one of the unique selling point which includes the
opportunity to work with the most talented cohort of like -minded professionals
operating in the Pharma/ Biotech Industry. We offer a permanent contract of
employment giving exposure of working in Top Pharmaceutical client sites in a
diverse -cultural work setting.

Employee Value Proposition

Employees are the “heartbeat” of PSC Biotech, we provide
unparalleled empowering career development though Learning & Development
in -house training mentorship through constant guidance to facilitate career
progression. We believe in creating high performing teams that can exceed our
client’s expectations with regards to quality of all scalable and business unit
deliverables, staying under budget and ensuring timelines for our deliverables
are being met.

Summary:

• Supports the design, implementation, maintenance, and
  review of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs to ensure compliance
  with regulatory, corporate and industry requirements.
  
• Responsible for supporting the implementation on
  ISO14001:2015 with an external vendor by actively participating in reviewing
  and approving new documents require for the attainment of ISO.
  
• Acts as an SME and advisor to all teams on site in
  relation to EHS matters with particular emphasis on Industrial Hygiene and
  corporate EHS Software Management systems and data management.
  
  

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Implement, maintain and sustain the ISO14001:2015
  Standard for the site by working with an external vendor to implement this key
  requirement for the site.
  
• Oversee the Industrial Hygiene program and act as site
  SME.
  
• Conduct Occupational Hygiene Risk Assessments based on
  activities performed on the site.
  
• Liaise with Global Health in the review and specification
  of SEG’s.
  
• Work with Consultants to complete Occupational hygiene
  monitoring and co -ordinate other related activities as required.
  
• Oversee the approval of New Chemical Introductions and
  management of the SDS’s corporate database to ensure accuracy with respect to
  chemicals used on site.
  
• Maintains the Chemical Register for the site and works
  with the relevant stakeholders to introduce new chemicals to the site.
  
• Emergency Response Planning for the site inclusive of
  training teams based on risk profile for the site.
  
• Manages the Contractors Management and the Permit to Work
  Process for the site.
  
• Provide monthly Metrics reports for the site and ensure
  on time submission of monthly reports to Corporate EHS in CURVE.
  
• Chairs and leads bi -monthly meetings with the sites EHS
  Refresh Team ensuring compliance to the relevant standards is met as well as
  key deliverables.
  
• Creates and delivers presentations for the EHS Management
  Reviews.
  
• Provide and develop Chemical Awareness, Manual Handling
  and EHS Induction Training, Contractor Management, Permit to Work and other
  Safety Training as required.
  
• Provide training on the  EHS Software System to users and act as site
  SME.
  
• Perform quarterly walkdowns / audits / program reviews to
  ensure compliance with the  Standard and
  regulatory requirements.
  
• Provide support for Good Saves, Incident & accident
  investigations and close out of CAPA’s in CURVE
  
• Assist in the preparation, implementation, and review of
  EHS Procedures and other EHS documents appropriate to the scope of site
  activities and in compliance with the requirements and ISO14001:2015
  implementation.
  
• Provide technical support for the site risk assessment /
  JSA program and assist in implementing appropriate control measures for
  identified risks.
  
• Manual Handing instructor.
  
• This is not an exhaustive, comprehensive listing of job
  functions. May perform other duties as assigned.
  
• She/he will have a strong EHS general/technical knowledge
  and experience in the MedTech industry or equivalent, be a strong effective
  communicator with all stakeholders. She/he will be a strong collaborator with a
  proven track and a strong networker able to leverage EHS expertise on and off
  site. 
  

Key Competencies Required:

• Excellent Computer skills and Knowledge of EHS software
  management systems
  
• Knowledge of Chemicals and Chemical Safety
  
• Compliance focused.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to operate as part of a team is critical.
  
• Customer focus.
  
• Innovative.
  
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  
• Excellent presentation and training skills.
  
• Strong Influencing skills.
  
• Attention to detail.
  
• Good problem -solving skills.
  
• Results and performance driven.
  
• Adaptable and flexible.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
• Availability and willingness to travel on company
  business.
  
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with
  colleagues regarding EHS issues.
  

• Previous experience working with ISO14001 and ISO45001
  international standards, preferably.
  
• within a MedTech or related environment is required.
  

Essential:

• A relevant third level qualification in Science,
  Engineering or EHS, with at least 5 years’ experience in the environment,
  health, and safety area, ideally in the MedTech or Pharma industry.
  
• Good overall knowledge of legal requirements and best
  practices in Environment, Health, and Safety
  
• Good written and communication skills.
  
• Good computer skills with the ability to create
  dashboards, work in Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to track and trend KPI’s,
  assembling information into clearly written reports, documented findings or
  recommendations and communicate this progress in an easily understandable
  manner to all stakeholders.
  

• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 would be a
  distinct advantage.
  
• Manual Handling Trainer
  

Competencies:

• A strong communicator & influencer who is credible,
  self -assured, and highly capable of negotiating successful outcomes with site
  stakeholders (managers, leads, contractors, front line workers).
  
• Demonstrates ability to work with teams and individuals.
  
• Proven track record of delivering agreed -upon
  expectations.
  
• Builds strong productive lasting relationships.
  
• S/he will have strong technical skills and the ability to
  explain complex issues and requirements in an easily understood manner.
  
• Excellent problem -solving skills and the necessary
  capabilities to understand and find solutions for complex technical/regulatory
  issues.
  
• Asserts personal ideas and opinions using persuasion to
  influence others.
  
• Seeks opportunities to grow and develop professionally.
  
• Uses best practices to improve business operations.
  
• Is innovative and has a continuous improvement mindset.
  
• Holds self -accountable for compliant and flawless
  execution.
  
• Takes personal responsibility for decisions that
  successfully build customer value.
  
• Effectively manages and adapts to change.
  
• Demonstrates the courage to stand alone on ideas and
  opinions that differ from others.
  
• Listens effectively and remains open to other people’s
  ideas.
  
• Works effectively with people that have diverse styles,
  talents, and ideas.
  
• Maintains the highest standards of ethical behaviour.
  
• Treats people with dignity and respect.