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Pfizer Sr. EHS Associate in McPherson, Kansas

Why Patients Need You

Pfizer believes in holding the highest standards of safety for its patients and its employees. Your role, as a member of the Environmental, Health and Safety team, is important for maintaining these standards and preparing the organization for the necessary compliance activities. Your dedication and hard work will ensure that we provide the best care to our patients and a safe working environment for our colleagues.

What You Will Achieve

You will be part of a dynamic team of experts who form Pfizer's Environmental, Health & Safety division. Due to the importance of this team for Pfizer's employees and patients, the organization relies heavily on its team members' timely actions and efficiency. You will be responsible for activities involved in identifying hazardous workplace conditions and take effective steps to ensure that workplace conditions comply with applicable federal and state Occupational Safety and Health standard provisions. You will also participate in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections and any procedures that may follow a citation. You will assist in the development and implementation of short- and long-range plans and continuously improve EHS performance.

As a Senior Associate, your knowledge and skills will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the team. Your focus and ability to meet team targets will help in completing important deliverables on time. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will make it easy to manage difficult issues and help in establishing consensus between teams.

It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

  • Contribute to the completion of projects and manage own time to meet agreed targets.

  • Understand the fundamental business drivers for Pfizer and support the organization's guidelines and policies for Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS).

  • Review corporate, regional and local EHS requirements and implement applicable standards at the site level to assure full compliance with all applicable requirements.

  • Provide expert technical support to Pfizer business areas relative to Process Safety and High Hazard Industrial Safety Compliance.

  • Evaluate existing and new processes/practices, updates compliance program associated procedures, and creates plans for implementation of improvements.

  • Evaluate capital projects and other site changes identified through change control to assure compliance with safety requirements. Changes could be in Manufacturing (compounding, filling lines (Both Aseptic & non- Aseptic), visual inspection, and packaging of pharmaceuticals) as well as Maintenance, Utilities, Warehouse, and Laboratory environments.

  • Contribute to the completion of complex projects, manage own time to meet agreed targets and develop plans for work activities on own projects within a team.

  • Support manufacturing in safety investigations and owning Corrective Action / Preventative Action to prevent recurrence.

  • Lead applicable related tasks, initiatives, training, and services that adhere to Pfizer Global Environment, Health & Safety Standards, state and federal regulatory compliance.

  • Provide subject matter expert input to regulatory inspections.

  • Conduct routine safety inspections.

  • Ensure adherence to compliance and data integrity requirements.

  • Support the effective integration of EHS into the day-to-day management and meeting structures within the functional area.

  • Become familiar with operational activities, identify opportunities for improvement and coordinate with local safety champions/management to bring forward improvement projects.

  • Assist in the completion of evaluations for new sites, new projects and equipment, including change management for minor projects.

  • Investigate incidents and complaints of colleagues regarding safety, health, ergonomics, organizational environment, etc.

  • Develop and publish Environmental Health and Safety communications, as necessary.

  • Maintain fire safety precautions and first aid programs, including emergency response, training and simulations.

  • Manage audits of the sites' systems and processes and implement effective EHS cultural improvement and engagement activities.

  • Review, identify, develop and deliver EHS related training programs.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Bachelors with at least 3 years of experience OR Masters with more than 1 year of experience OR an associates degree with 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience in Engineering or EHS-related field.

  • Extensive experience in all safety programs and the application of regulations and industrials codes (IBC, NFPA, NEC, etc.) to operations.

  • Experience in assessing EHS risks, developing and implementing proactive strategies to minimize risks and process deviations.

  • Detailed expertise in risk management (assessment and implementation of risk mitigation strategies) for process and machine safety.

  • Practical knowledge and experience in performing Process Hazard Analysis (HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, What-If, etc.).

  • Proven experience effectively communicating and engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities.

  • Broad technical and regulatory experience who can effectively work with senior management, across multiple disciplines, in a matrixed organization.

  • Successful in the use of recognized analysis tools to perform risk assessments, investigations, program auditing that result in identifying improvements.

  • Ability to manage projects, is process minded, and demonstrates the ability to build and execute action plans to ensure alignment in pursuit of organizational deliverables.

  • Demonstrates initiative, leadership, has excellent organizational, planning, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to successfully influence and engage with multiple levels of the organization and the proven ability to lead cross functional teams is required.

  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.

  • Proficient in MS Office applications.

Nice-to-Have

  • Master's degree.

  • Relevant pharmaceutical experience.

  • Training ISO14001 or 45001-based Management Systems.

  • CSP or other EHS related professional certification.

  • Experience with Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to perform field observations which could involve walking or standing on uneven terrain, squatting, bending, twisting, turning, and reaching above shoulder height and work in various climates from extreme cold to heat.

  • May require walking, standing, and or sitting for prolonged periods.

  • Must be able to walk, climb stairs and ladders and lift and carry up to 25 pounds for limited distances.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to general laboratory and/or manufacturing areas.

  • Must be able to support 24/7 operations and support 2nd and 3rd shift operations on an as needed basis.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Requires being on call 24/7 at times (limited).

  • Incumbent will be required to respond to process safety emergencies, both by phone and in person as necessary.

  • Must be willing and able to work multiple shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and other times, as needed to support 24/7 operations.

  • Travel is expected to be minimal.

Other Job Details:

  • Last day to apply: July 3rd , 2024

  • Work Location Assignment:On Premise

  • Relocation support available

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $78,000.00 to $130,000.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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