EHS Specialist III

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as an EHS Specialist III, where you will play an integral role in our EHS team. This is a unique opportunity to be a key source of expertise, driving EHS policies and practices in our department. Your proven skills will help us strictly adhere to safety standards while fostering an ambitious culture of continuous improvement.

General EHS Team Member Duties:

• Support the EHS Manager with EHS Department responsibilities.


• Devise and support all types of risk assessments, ensuring the adequacy of control measures.


• Successfully implement new EHS systems and processes to support the business.


• Develop and deliver EHS training, workshops, and briefing sessions to ensure compliance.


• Audit compliance against EHS site and corporate policies.


• Represent the company's culture for EHS compliance and be a focal point for advice.


• Participate and contribute to EHS management reviews.


• Perform inspection and spot checks of contractors.


• Handle financial invoice administration and raise POs on time.


• Ensure alignment with COMAH requirements, company rules, policies, and procedures.


• Understand emergency procedures and align with safe systems of work.


• Act as one of the site incident controllers for core hour emergencies.


• Oversee operations at the Waste Management Centre, ensuring adherence to regulations, company protocols, and industry standard methodologies (ISO 14001 and Waste license).


• Liaise with regulatory authorities and the Company Risk Management Department.


• Provide evidence of continuing company compliance and staff environmental performance.


• Advise, train, and assist line managers in handling their waste products.


• Lead dialogue with customers, industry organizations, and competent authorities on Waste Management Centre activities.


• Oversee Waste Management Centre costs, operational issues, capacity planning, and performance.
  
  Experience with health and safety systems, including risk assessments, EHS management systems, incident reporting, emergency planning, and response.


• Experience in delivering training to internal partners.


• Auditing and investigation experience.


• Proficient in health and safety management systems, asset risk planning, incident reporting, emergency planning, risk registers, and response policies.


• Computer literate with excellent Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.


• Certificate of technical competence.


• NEBOSH National Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (Desirable).


• Proficient in waste management systems and handling chemical incidents.


• Proven understanding of ISO 14001.


Behaviours:

• Ability to achieve results in a fast-paced environment.


• Motivation and ability to self-manage.


• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and handle workload.


• Excellent planner, who can envisage short-term achievements necessary for long-term success.


• Ability to work to critical timelines, completing tasks and agreed goals by the due date.


• Outstanding interpersonal skills, both written and oral, with the self-confidence to influence others.


• Analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Perseverance and ability to accept resistance.


• A positive role model for Thermo Fisher's 4i and EHS values.