Senior EHS Specialist at Merck KGaA

Verona, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

119000.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Health, Safety Compliance, Regulatory Reporting, Emergency Preparedness, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Incident Investigations, Risk Assessments, Site Inspections, Hazardous Materials, PPE Management, Industrial Hygiene, Communication Skills, Mechanical Aptitude, Detail Orientation, Internal Motivation

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Work Location: Verona, Wisconsin Shift: No Department: LS-SC-POWE Madison & Verona EHS Hiring Manager: Steven Poff This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization. Your Role: The Senior Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining all environmental and safety programs. This role ensures compliance with regulatory changes that may impact the organization, conducts inspections to verify that equipment and processes meet both business and regulatory standards, and assists in training employees on departmental procedures. Additionally, the EHS Specialist ensures adherence to safety guidelines. This position provides dedicated site support for all facilities in Madison and Verona, WI. Specific responsibilities include: Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (OSHA, CAA, RCRA, CWA, SPCC, DOT, HAZWOPER) and corporate guidelines for safety and efficiency. Support regulatory reporting for air, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous waste, TRI, and Tier II. Manage emergency preparedness and response training for fire, chemical, medical, and natural events. Assist with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 programs. Train employees in departmental processes, conduct incident investigations, ergonomic and risk assessments, and site metric reporting. Monitor EHS materials including PPE, ergonomics, air quality, fire safety, and waste disposal at designated locations. Foster a sustainable safety culture through hazard recognition and implementation of risk reduction programs. Oversee compliance in shipping hazardous materials, including packing, labeling, and documentation. Effectively organize and maintain the storage of hazardous waste. Carefully move material in a timely manner to storage or designated areas. This may involve operating a forklift, pallet mover, drum dolly, or other similar equipment. Conduct site inspections and audits, maintain EHS equipment, and collect samples for industrial hygiene verification. Physical Attributes: Work with highly potent / hazardous materials. Climb, bend, and walk. Work in different temperature environments. Lift up to 50 pounds. Manually move full 55-gal drums with drum dolly. Wear PPE including emergency response equipment. Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or other EHS discipline, OR Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other life science discipline. 3+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical, chemical, or manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience and knowledge in environmental health and safety compliance. Knowledge of laws and regulations enforced by OSHA, USEPA and WDNR. Experience with industrial hygiene sampling and monitoring, hazardous materials, and chemistry lab experience is beneficial. Proficient in oral and written communication. Mechanical and technical aptitude. Possess a high degree of internal motivation. Capable of multi-tasking while paying close attention to detail. Pay Range for this position: $75,300-$119,00 The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

Responsibilities

The Senior EHS Specialist develops, implements, and maintains environmental and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role includes conducting inspections, training employees, and managing emergency preparedness.