Description
We are seeking an experienced EHS Site Lead to join our team. As an EHS Site Lead, you will be responsible for assessing site EHS programs for prioritised risks and gaps, assisting the Global Biosafety Officer and Vaccines Lab Director in evaluating biosafety risk assessments and new protocols, and leading EHS governance elements and practices required to operate under ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing site EHS programs for prioritised risks and gaps
- Assisting the Global Biosafety Officer and Vaccines Lab Director in evaluating biosafety risk assessments and new protocols
- Leading EHS governance elements and practices required to operate under ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification
- Ensuring corrective actions are implemented and documented in response to corporate, sponsor, and site audits and reviews
- Maintaining site compliance calendar and ensuring all recurring compliance actions are assigned and completed on time
- Producing, implementing, monitoring, updating, and promoting EH&S policies/procedures and safe systems of work at the site
- Identifying training needs and delivering training to management, staff, and site EH&S Representatives
- Assisting with EHS risk management and measuring and controlling EHS performance
- Coordinating EHS department representatives and leading monthly EHS committee meetings
- Acting as site Chemical Hygiene Officer and site Biosafety Officer
- Maintaining current knowledge to ensure site compliance with applicable EHS regulations and best practices
- Working with site management to ensure corrective actions are taken on health, safety, and environmental hazards
- Assisting investigation teams after recordable incidents
- Ensuring site regulatory compliance and reporting
- Providing coaching and support to the site sustainability champion
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A Bachelor's Degree in a technical or safety-related field
- Training or experience with biosafety in laboratory environments
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Working regulatory knowledge and experience interfacing with regulatory agencies
- Professional certification in a related field (e.g., Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist)
- Thorough knowledge of EHS legislation and local regulations
- Good knowledge of international EHS management systems (e.g., ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001)
- Exceptional organisation and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective leadership abilities
- Ability to present and train in large and small groups
- Excellent influencing skills
- Good technical writing skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships