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 local Occupational Safety and Health standard provisions and Pfizer Standards. 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
- Contribute to the completion of projects and manage own time to meet agreed targets.
- Understand the fundamental business drivers for Pfizer and support the organization's guidelines and policies for Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS).
- Interpret, recommend, and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and company policies.
- Manage day-to-day hazardous, biological and special waste activities, interact and communicate with all relevant stakeholders.
- Conduct industrial hygiene programs in accordance with federal, local regulations and Pfizer Standards.
- Support the effective integration of EHS into the day to day management and meeting structures within the functional area.
- Become familiar with operational activities, identify opportunities for improvement and coordinate with local safety champions/management to bring forward improvement projects.
- Assist in the completion of evaluations for new projects and equipment, including change management for minor projects.
- Investigate incidents and complaints of colleagues regarding safety, health, ergonomics, organizational environment, etc.
- Develop and publish Environmental Health and Safety communications, as necessary.
- Maintain fire safety precautions and first aid programs, including emergency response, training and simulations.
- Manage Audit of the sites’ systems and processes and implement effective EHS cultural improvement and engagement activities.
- Review, identify, develop and deliver EHS related training programs.
- Engage in regulatory inspections and inquiries related to environmental, health, and safety issues, and evaluate risks to create feasible and cost-effective control alternatives.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of experience.
- Experience in EHS program development, implementation and/or on-going management.
- Knowledge of the laws, regulations, standards and best practices governing health and safety.
- Ability to work independently and multi-task effectively.
- Knowledge of technical aspects of EHS programs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, creativity in problem-solving, and flexibility.
- English advanced.
Nice-to-Have
- Background in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry.
- Demonstrated skill in analysis and problem solving.
- Good written and oral communication abilities
EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & 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, or disability.
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