What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Trinity Consultants Engineering & EHS Workforce Solutions?
Trinity is hiring a Safety Specialist / Environmental Health & Safety Specialisty to work fully onsite at our globally recognized pharmaceutical client's US Headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD. As a Trinity employee, you are eligbile for benefits, 401K, PTO, and holiday pay for the duration of the at will contract, which has the option to renew year over year. This is an excellent opportunity for an EHS professional with a baseline of manufacturing safety experience interested in transitioning to the biotech industry. Those candidates that have achieved Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification, or have a high desire for a safety career path and willingness in achieving safety certifications will be considered.
The Scope of Work for the EHS / SHE onsite staffing support includes, but is not limited to the following :
- Identify, develop and implement Manufacturing and Process Safety Programs designed to address site-specific requirements in cGMP and non-GMP areas within Development and Manufacturing.
- Ensure work processes and systems are in-place to effectively conduct : design hazard reviews; process hazard analysis; mechanical integrity design and testing for highly hazardous chemicals storage and handling; human factors (ergonomics) assessments; and selecting inherently safer designs.
- Lead hazard and operability studies (HAZOPS) for new and existing equipment and processes to identify and evaluate risks to personnel, equipment, environment and the business.
- Ensure the following safety compliance activities are conducted according to site procedures and regulatory requirements : accident and incident investigations with follow-up Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) Plans; risk assessments; safety self-assessments; indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments; Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs); and compliance training.
- Develop site-specific Behavioral Safety Program (BeSHE) in alignment with AZ's program aimed at improving safety performance in the Global Operations function. Evaluate, revise and establish KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and other metrics which assess site performance and are consistent with AstraZeneca and industry best-in-class performance.
- Chair monthly Safety Committee meeting to identify and address SHE concerns and opportunities with customer groups.
- Direct site participation in SHE industry benchmarking surveys and present results to senior leadership team.
- Provide support and guidance to the Development and Manufacturing Leadership Team on scheduled shutdowns and equipment changeovers, as well as Project Managers on Capital Projects.
- Utilize knowledge and communication skills to change the thinking of or gain acceptance of others in sensitive situations. Provide communications support for SHE cascade meetings.
- Maintain awareness of advancing technology, innovations in safe workplace practices and which impact employee safety and health, the environment, and external perceptions of the company.
- Maintain awareness of changes to applicable regulations and ensure site changes are made to meet regulations including construction industry standards, or other governing bodies related to construction industry.
- Provide SHE risk assessments and implement control measures to eliminate risks. Conduct and drive compliance of regulatory requirement.
- Provide other duties as assigned by assigned manager
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