What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Operations Engineer position at CORDEN PHARMA BOULDER INC?
Job Description
Job Description
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.
CordenPharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with >
2,600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.
Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms : Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.
SUMMARY
Site regulatory expert for solid and hazardous Waste Management Programs, groundwater treatment, and stormwater management; ensuring compliance with all associated legal requirements. Negotiates waste disposal and recycling agreements, and acts as the facility point of contact for such agreements.
Responsible for identifying and implementing waste disposal cost savings. Duties also include coordination with Environmental Operations and SHE Manager to ensure proper management of the site groundwater treatment, wastewater treatment, and storm water systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Manage waste and recycling vendors, including active contract management; creating waste profiles and requests for proposal for waste and recycling contract bid packages; and negotiating best price for waste disposal contracts
- Responsible for maintaining site in accordance with all applicable solid and hazardous waste regulations, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Advise management on regulatory developments applicable to waste management and cost-effective programs for compliance
- Supervise the off-site recycle or disposal of all plant solid wastes, including hazardous, nonhazardous, and sanitary wastes, to include documentation and tracking of waste costs and volumes. Implement site policies and procedures to establish an ethical and compliant disposal network
- Oversee procedures to ensure approval and maintenance of compliant waste treatment and disposal vendors, including an audit program of such vendors
- Oversee the operation of the CPC Site Groundwater System in accordance with the consent order and within budget; including sampling, analysis, and record keeping programs and the operations and maintenance activities
- Supervise soils management during any construction / excavation (planned or emergency) per the site-specific Health and Safety, and Remediation MACT Plan
- Responsible for general oversight of the storm water management and the SPCC Plan (Spill Prevention, Controls, and Countermeasures Plan)
- May be delegated job responsibilities of the SHE Manager during absences
LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES
Track, maintain, and assist in the development of area budgets. Implement and coordinate all aspects of Site Waste Management Program. Provide guidance for economically efficient management of site solid and hazardous waste management systems.
SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.
QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES
Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.
cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science Degree in related science, or Engineering field, or equivalent experience; with 3 years’ experience in wastewater treatment, waste management and disposal, and thermal incineration, or a combination of the above.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Certificate, Advanced RCRA Training Certificate.
PHYSICAL 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.
SALARY
Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
BENEFITS
This post will expire on 3 / 29 / 2025