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PCI Pharma Services EHS Specialist in Rockford, Illinois
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Summary of Objective:
This role is responsible for assisting the site EHS Manager and the site Management Team in the development, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving PCI’s EHS programs, policies, procedures and processes at the Rockford site. This involves actively engaging and involving both the site Management team and employees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned.
Support the EHS Manager and Site Management team in implementing and maintaining site wide EHS programs Assist the site EHS Manager in development and implementation of site-specific process and procedures to assist in incident reduction and implementation of Global EHS programs. Maintain the site OSHA 300 log and PCIs internal databases for incident tracking and documentation Implement and maintain strategies to foster employee engagement in EHS including facilitation of employee safety committees at each facility within the Rockford site. Work with the site Management team, facility safety committees and other internal or external resources to complete and maintain operational risk assessments Develop and administer site specific EHS training to assist in incident reduction, maintaining compliance and implementation of Global EHS programs. Assist site Management in completion of incident investigations including identification of causes and corrective actions. Assist the EHS Manager and site Management in ensuring corrective actions identified for incidents, hazards, or similar are implemented across the site and communicated across all sites within PCI. Complete routine walk throughs of facilities to ensure compliance with both internal and external regulations utilizing findings as educational tools for employees and Management. Maintain the EHS database for site level safety hazard reports, observations, incidents, inspections, and more. Actively participate in the site Medical Emergency Response Team Assist the site EHS Manager in completing required site environmental inspections and gather environmental data as directed. Assist in completion of design reviews for new processes at the site level Assist with customer and regulatory inspections and audits. Partner with the Occupational Health team to assist in managing workers compensation claims at the site. Ensure EHS information is adequately shared with employees and kept up to date. Oversight and management of Safety Data Sheet management system for Rockford facilities. Partner with the Occupational Health team to complete routine ergonomic assessments as part of the Ergonomic assessment team following PCI’s Ergonomics program. This position may require extra hours and/or weekend work. Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules. Attendance to work is an essential function of this position Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.
Special Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be physically capable to perform the duties listed below with or without reasonable accommodations which may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Stationary Position: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
Move, Traverse: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, or place: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
Install, place, adjust, apply, measure, use, or signal: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
Ascend/Descend or Work Atop: Up to 1/4 of the day.
Position self (to) or Move (about or to): From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
Communicate or exchange information: 3/4 of the day and up.
Detect, distinguish, or determine: 3/4 of the day and up.
On an average day, the individual can expect to move and/or transport up to 50 pounds
between 1/2 and 3/4 of the day.
This position may have the following special vision requirements.
Close Vision ☒ Distance Vision ☒ Color Vision ☒ Peripheral Vision ☒ Depth Perception
Ability to focus ☐ No Special Vision Requirements
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following are some environmental conditions that one may be exposed to on a daily basis and for various lengths of time.
Work is primarily performed at a desk and/or in an office environment. for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
Work near moving mechanical parts for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
Work in high, precarious places for up to 1/4 of the day.
Fumes or airborne particles for 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
Toxic or caustic chemicals for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
Work is performed in areas with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
The noise level in the work environment is typically, moderate.
Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
College Level Mathematical Skills
Advanced Computer Skills: Ability to perform the most complex computer tasks and operate various computer programs.
Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.
Very High Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables.
High Standard of Report Writing
Bachelor’s Degree in EHS related field and 1-5 years related work experience.
Preferred:
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires.
Ability to show success in managing employees.
Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
Certifications through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
Experience in pharmaceuticals and/or bio-pharmaceuticals industry or similar
Familiarization and experience with: business continuity plans, serious incident and fatality (SIF) prevention techniques, safety management systems, industrial hygiene, environmental regulations, and organizational/safety culture development.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
At PCI, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.
Why work for PCI Pharma Services?
At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled