Senior EHS Specialist

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Position Summary

The primary focus of this role is to support Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as the Senior Specialist for the Bothell facility within the Department of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS). As the Senior Specialist you will play an active role in supporting the company's environmental, health, safety, and sustainability efforts within the Bothell facility to drive long-term company and stakeholder value. 

The individual in this role will be responsible for supporting the site health, safety and environmental programs in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. This position plays a key role in aligning corporate and local policies and procedures and will foster a proactive and integrated EHS culture that promotes a positive, proactive approach throughout all operations

Duties/Responsibilities

• Works directly with Operations and serves as the lead regarding general safety, chemical hygiene, biosafety and environmental management.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, safety, medical surveillance and sustainability laws, regulations, codes, rules, and consensus guides. 
• Develop and implement new EHS programs, policies, and procedures and update and improve existing ones.
• Participate in EHS operational and tier discussions, EHS committees and teams.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, GEMBA walks, and audits.
• Support day-to-day activities in one or more operational functions across the Bothell campus. This may include Commercial and/or Clinical drug substance manufacturing, support of Site Engineering & Facilities, Warehouse, Quality Control laboratories, and Cell Therapy manufacturing.
• Develop, create, and manage site platforms, databases, and SharePoint for documentation of procedures, forms, SOPs, investigations, reporting, inspections, action items, communications, and other management system platforms and their outcomes in line with quality and EHS requirements.
• Develop, maintain and distribute EHS reports, records, and site safety communications as assigned.
• Conduct root cause analysis for incident/injury investigations and track corrective actions to completion.
• Develop, maintain and implement the site Chemical Inventory Program and Hazard Communication Program.
• Conduct hazard/risk/exposure assessments for current and future processes, equipment, chemicals and new material introductions.
• The Senior EHS Specialist is responsible for working within the cleanroom manufacturing facilities, laboratories and outdoors at times and complies with GMP gowning and access requirements in these controlled areas.
• Support the Hazardous Waste program including weekly inspections, chemical waste management and creating waste profiles.
• Active engagement in EHS training programs including the development of safety training curricula and facilitating classroom training.
• Actively drive and promote the B-SAFE safety culture by leading initiatives, projects, and partnering with operational teams to ensure all are accountable.
• Develop, maintain, and implement the Fire and Life Safety program including site fire/evacuation drills, maintaining the site Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan, and ensuring compliance with applicable fire codes and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the site Emergency Response Program including emergency response plans, maintaining emergency equipment, and supporting the Emergency Response team drills and trainings.
• Support the Contractor Management Program including onboarding new contractors and vendors, reviewing JHA/PTPs, and providing safety support for routine and non-routine site projects.
• Implement and support safety programs for the site to include contractor safety management, LOTO, electrical safety, confined space, machine guarding, and fall protection.
• Provide technical support and oversight as an SME for EHS programs and activities on-site.
• Key contact for internal customers, building strong relationships with facilities, operations, management, and other cross functional groups and departments.

Reporting Relationship

This position directly reports to the Associate Director, EHS

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in environmental science, chemistry or biological sciences, engineering, or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Minimum (3) to (5) plus years of experience working in the EHS field.
• 2 years of prior EHS Incident investigation experience required.
• 2 years of demonstrated knowledge and experience working with federal state and local EHS regulations.
• 2 years conducting EHS site training.
• Demonstrated experience including but not limited to, hazardous waste and biological waste management, DOT hazardous material shipping, contractor management, LOTO, electrical safety, confined space, and fall protection.
• Working knowledge of applicable EHS governing bodies and federal and state regulations (EPA, OSHA, WA L&I, Dept of Ecology, NFPA, etc.).
• Experience and proven track record of effective project management skills.
• Knowledge and experience with the design and execution of safety risk assessments for chemicals, new equipment, materials, and potential biological exposure.
• Strong skills in root cause analysis and Incident Investigation.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to frequently changing priorities simultaneously and think creatively, critically, and strategically to solve problems in a complex environment with urgency and agility.
• Ability to comply with cleanroom and GMP manufacturing facility and laboratory gowning and entry requirements.
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Adobe.
• Prioritizes work and thinks independently, analyzes, and solves complex problems with excellent judgment, quality, and detail in an urgent manner.
• Strong decision-making capability to guide assigned projects to successful conclusions.
• Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive issues in a diplomatic manner to ensure integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proclivity for partnership and collaboration with peers, all levels of management, and cross-functional teams at site.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a GMP-regulated biopharmaceutical, R&D, medical device manufacturing, or laboratory environment is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a BSL-2 environment and possessing an understanding of biosafety practices is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Typical daily activities are within the office environment, however inspections, audits and GEMBAs will require walking through laboratories, facilities areas, warehouse, and other areas as needed inside and outside the facility.
• Occasional lifting is required. Maximum weight to be lifted/carried is 20 pounds.
• The incumbent is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as, but not limited to, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and face shields.
• Entering GMP Manufacturing cleanroom areas requires adherence to strict gowning procedures and entry requirements, which is a requirement for this role.

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Compensation Overview:

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into