What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Manager position at Eurofins?
Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.
Job Description
The successful candidate will have expert knowledge with the principals of electricity, experience implementing electrical safety programs, and demonstrated ability to influence electrical safety best practices. Candidates with a history of achievement in academics and industry are preferred.
Essential Duties:
- Design and implement robust electrical safety programs including elements for gatekeeping, risk assessment, lockout tagout, NFPA 70E, inspections, and training.
- Performs incident investigations, identifies root cause, recommends CAPA with appropriate follow-up.
- Trains and educates employees in safe work practices in accordance with statutory obligations and industry best practice.
- Manages the property safety and business continuity program for E&E.
- Conducts and documents risk assessments for ergonomics, PPE, toxic substances, and permit to work activities.
- Evaluates and controls employee exposure to hazardous substances and RF radiation.
- Serves as the Fleet Manager for driver and fleet safety initiatives.
- Manages hazard communication compliance in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200.
- Develops site specific emergency protocols. This includes but not limited evacuation, spills, medical response, active shooter/workplace violence, fire alarm investigations.
- Leads emergency response team training and organization at each location.
- Oversees and chairs safety committee meetings.
- Oversees characterization and management of regulated wastes.
- Wears and properly uses personal protective Equipment (PPE). This includes respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations.
- Seeks and attends relevant training to maintain technical competencies and be an effective safety officer.
Qualifications
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Safety, electrical engineering, or related degree. 2 year experience can substitute for 1 year of education.
- Minimum of three years’ experience managing electrical safety
- Self-starting, motivated learner
- OSHA 30
- NFPA 70E certification
- Lock out tagout expertis
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with additional hours as needed as workloads demand.
Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
