Senior Associate, EHS - Construction
Pfizer Inc.
McPherson, KS
Job posting number: #7135230 (Ref:pf-4880599)
Posted: March 21, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Why Patients Need You
Pfizer believes in holding the highest standards of safety for its patients and its employees. Your role, as a member of the Environmental, Health and Safety team, is important for maintaining these standards and preparing the organization for the necessary compliance activities. Your dedication and hard work will ensure that we provide the best care to our patients and a safe working environment for our colleagues.
What You Will Achieve
You will be part of a dynamic team of experts who form Pfizer’s Environmental, Health & Safety division. Due to the importance of this team for Pfizer’s employees and patients, the organization relies heavily on its team members’ timely actions and efficiency. You will be responsible for activities involved in identifying hazardous workplace conditions and take effective steps to ensure that workplace conditions comply with applicable federal and state Occupational Safety and Health standard provisions. You will also participate in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections and any procedures that may follow a citation. You will assist in the development and implementation of short and long range plans and continuously improve EHS performance.
As a Senior Associate, your knowledge and skills will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the team. Your focus and ability to meet team targets will help in completing important deliverables on time. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will make it easy to manage difficult issues and help in establishing consensus between teams.
It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.
How You Will Achieve It
Primary functions include improvement of the site’s Construction Safety program, to align with regulatory compliance obligations and conformance with Pfizer Global EHS Standards. Due to the size and complexity of the site, the Sr. EHS Specialist will assist in developing systems to control a variety of workplace hazards, such as work from heights, hot work, and electrical safety using traditional hierarchy of control approaches such as engineering controls, administrative and personal protective equipment. The role will serve as an SME for implementing hazard control practices within the manufacturing area.
- Administer site’s construction safety program by assisting with development and implementation of procedures and activities with the area/department owners’ participation in assuring they comply with OSHA regulations and Pfizer standards.
- Conducts risk assessments of new processes, and capital investments which leads to identification and implementation of controls to assure colleagues’ protection.
- Provides information, instruction and develops hands-on practical trainings to increase the knowledge of high hazard work at all levels of the site.
- Utilizes Pfizer processes and tools to assess risks using strategies that align with the ISO and Pfizer standards.
- Provide guidance to the site emergency response team.
- Assists with the development of and leading implementation of high hazard program controls and system improvements across the site.
- Conducts investigations of work conditions for the prevention of construction health hazards, with specific reference to chemical compliance, noise, and harmful physical agents.
- Aid in the deployment and execution of any corrective and preventative actions related to EHS.
- Maintains a thorough working knowledge of EHS and complies with company practices / policies in general.
- Conducts incident investigations and develops recommendations for incident prevention.
- Implementation of Pfizer systems for contractor management (i.e., Enablon, ISN, Cority, QTS, etc.)
- Maintain knowledge of the capital project system and participate on project teams.
- Participate in regulatory inspections and inquiries involving environmental, health and safety issues.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience OR Master's Degree with 1+ year of relevant experience OR Associate's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent wtih 8+ years of relevant experience
- Competency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams).
- Excellent organizational, planning and leadership skills.
- Ability to successfully influence and engage with multiple levels of the organization and the proven ability to lead cross functional teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience conducting incident investigations as well as developing and implementing of EHS programs.
- Experience in working in a Chemical, Petrochemical or Pharmaceutical environment.
- Experience with identifying risk, and implementing the appropriate controls based off the hierarchy of A CSP or OSHA 30 Hour construction safety certification
- Experience conducting statistical analysis.
- Experience in Project Management and Lean Concepts.
Physical/Mental Requirements
- Able to stand or walk for periods of 8 hours or more
- Sit extended period
- Must be able to pass a medical exam for use of a self-contained respirator
- Must be able to perform complex tasks and handle multiple priorities and can perform exceptionally under high stress conditions.
- Able to meet deadlines, both internally and externally
- Ability to work on teams
Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements
- Requirement to be on call.
Other Job Details:
- Last day to apply: 03 April 2023
- Work Location Assignment: On Premise
- Relocation support available
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
