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Job Function:

Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

Job Sub Function:

Environmental Health & Safety

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist located at the Athens, Georgia facility.

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The EHS Specialist is to apply scientific, engineering and other technical skills to support site EHS activities to develop and coordinate documentation, training, communication, scheduling and oversight needed to maintain compliance with government regulations and Johnson & Johnson policies related to Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Substance management and related OHSA programs. Provides focused technical expertise around health and safety standards, hazard assessment, accident investigations, and emergency responses to promote workplace safety!

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads all elements of plant Hazardous Communication programs including SDS management, Chemical Hygiene, Laboratory safety, Hearing Conservation, and Bloodborne Pathogen programs. Works to ensure that Hazardous Communication information is maintained, to include Safety Data Sheets, Chemical Compatibility Charts, as well as Chemical risk assessments.
• Assist in preparing and submitting EHS regulatory agency applications, permits, and reports to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Provide support for Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, and other EHS programs. Including execution of the annual Industrial Hygiene sampling plan and noise monitoring for the site.
• Perform respirator training and fit testing, assist with EHS training activities, and coordinate EHS training days.
• Participate in EHS program reviews, Assurance audit process, GEMBA walks, and various risk assessments.
• Schedule and conduct routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and operations to identify and evaluate risk factors, ultimately eliminating potential hazards and hazardous processes.
• Assist in the development and delivery of EHS programs, including employee safety training and site-specific certification courses. Assist in maintaining required records and reports associated with environmental permits and authorizations, waste disposal methods, and the handling of hazardous materials.
• Performs other assignments as determined by the Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager.
• Maintain knowledge of cGMPs, process safety practices, environmental standards, and industry/profession trends.
• Makes a positive contribution through demonstration of ability to improve upon current processes/practices/systems, collaborate multi-functionally, supporting 24/7 operations when necessary, and through ability to learn new skills, procedures and processes!
• Understands and responsibly performs duties with attention to quality, safety and environmental matters. Items include: wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, recognizing, reporting and appropriately responding to hazards in the work area (spills/accidents/near misses), plus all other relevant job requirements.
• Follows all applicable aspects of the site Environmental Management System as it pertains to normal job duties. Assumes responsibility for the environmental effects of work performed and for the identification and recording of environmental problems as they arise.
• Carries out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines including FDA, EPA, OSHA and DEA.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Chemical Engineering or equivalent preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required:

• 2 years of related work experience.
• Understanding of Chemical/Mechanical Engineering principles and the ability to apply these in practical or real-world situations such as design and selection of equipment and piping systems.
• Ability to collaborate with people at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Ability to use computer software and customize programs to meet business needs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred:

• Strong understanding of EHS regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in training and risk assessment within an industrial or corporate setting.
• Analytical skills: ability to use Excel and analytical tools reflecting business knowledge at product code detailed level.

Other:

• Flexibility to work hours outside of the regular schedule to achieve department and site goals is required.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk and hear.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to qualify for respiratory protective equipment use.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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