Senior/Lead EHS Specialist

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a talented Senior EHS Specialist to join our dedicated team out of our office located in Cary, NC.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists construction project teams by supporting subcontractor qualifications, Safety Plan development, Safety plan implementation, project compliance inspections, and project EHS regulatory guidance.
• Researches regulations and assists with construction site EHS compliance.
• Visits IPS work sites to assist in EHS compliance.
• Performs EHS compliance audits and inspections at IPS project sites.
• Records and report audit reports and assist with the implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide on-site EHS support for projects that require continuous oversight.
• Reviews and evaluates daily Job Safety Analysis developed by subcontractors.
• Assists with Safety metrics recording and reporting.
• Plans and attends meetings as requested and supports EHS department administrative functions.
• Demonstrates and advocates for safety and SOP requirements.

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and takes your career to new heights!

• Bachelor's degree or technical/vocational training preferably in Construction Safety or Engineering or a related field.
• 5- 10 years of construction safety experience with some pharmaceutical background in a senior capacity.
• Knowledge and experience with construction safety topics such as - Fall Protection, Trenching, and Shoring, Crane Lifts, Steel Erection, Hot Work, Confined Space, Emergency Plans, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical Design/Build/Validate processes.

Context, Environment, & Safety

• May involve travel to project locations for several days to several weeks.
• Exemplify safety values, policies, and procedures that all IPS employees are expected to follow.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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