Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Who we are…
We are a group of scientists, engineers, designers, technicians, and many others who are dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, take-out for group lunches, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.
Who you are…
You are a detail oriented, analytic and strategic thinker with a passion for creating cultures and practices that effortless enable the right thing to happen at the right time, preventing the swiss cheese error model from occurring. Your job satisfaction is measured by being able to meet people where they are and utilize communication and tools to masterfully guide them to the desired outcomes.
How you’ll make an impact…
The EHS Specialist will communicate and contribute to the development of EHS programs, policies, and training. This sustainability role has primary responsibility for execution and maintenance of EHS programs that manage, mitigate, and where possible, eliminate EHS risks to Niowave’s employees, contractors, facilities, and communities in which the company operates.
What you will work on…
- Provides advice in the development, planning and implementation of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs across all Niowave locations.
- Collaborates closely with Radiation Safety team to assure alignment between Rad Safety and EHS policies and procedures.
- Maintain and update EHS policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
- Develop standardized environmental and safety compliance tools that will educate and assist management teams to better identify and correct safety hazards.
- Conducts on-going data and risk analyses to trend and identify known and/or emerging EHS risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Leads continuous assessments of EHS hazards and risks and provides assistance where specific technical expertise is required to meet applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and programs.
- Leads the incident investigation processes (including near-miss/injury); conducts root cause analysis, prepares investigation report results, identifies and implements corrective and preventative measures to eliminate repeat incidents.
What you need to succeed….
- Embraces and models the Niowave Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal.
- Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization – appreciates the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state.
- Understands your own communication and learning styles, can assess others’ styles, and is able to find the right path to connect the two.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Organizational and project management skills for self and teams.
- Strong understanding and experience in EHS Management Systems and their successful implementation; Substantive knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations.
- Strong technical ability to work, collaborate and negotiate with government officials, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders.
- Ability to write complex correspondence, regulatory compliance reports, engaging training materials along with excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Resilient self-starter, who expertly performs in both a team-oriented, collaborative environment and independently.
Required education and experience…
- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (prefer Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or Industrial Hygiene); or equivalent level of education, experience, and skills.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in EHS in manufacturing or production operations.
Great to have…
- OSHA 30 Certification
- HAZWOPER Training
- Emergency Management Experience
- First Aid/CPR/AED Training
- Certified Safety Professional or similar
- Experience working with radioactive material and understanding NRC requirements.
- Experience working in a start-up environment with bottoms up build of full EHS program.
- Knowledgeable in cGMP regulations.
Other things to note…
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- Full-Time, Salary/Exempt position.
- The company’s standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6a – 6p with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts.
- This position will have regular working hours during M – F with an expectation of adjusting to meet with managers and employees working outside of the standards operating hours as needed.
- Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area. Travel between locations is expected in the role.
Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your technical expertise.
