HSE Specialist (Facility Safety)

Overview

As an HSE Specialist, you will support the development and ongoing enhancement of site safety and compliance programs for facilities and contractors. You will collaborate with project teams to ensure safe commissioning, maintenance, and decommissioning activities, aligning with local, regional, and global requirements. You will drive preventive maintenance, risk assessments, and incident investigations to protect people and the environment. This role offers hands-on impact in a fast-paced pharma setting and the chance to shape safety culture across the site.

Pay / Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• health, life and disability benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• potential eligibility for annual equity awards
• paid vacation and holidays

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of facility safety and compliance programs (e.g., confined space, LOTO, hot work, fall protection, electrical safety)
• Drive safety-critical preventive maintenance, inspections, and self-inspections with corrective actions
• Support contractor safety program administration including pre-qualification, training, and HSE assessments for capital projects
• Participate in hazard assessments across facility and scientific operations
• Assist with compliance of site facility fire protection systems and code compliance
• Coordinate with FM Global and track recommendations and action plans
• Leverage risk assessment insights to implement control strategies and program improvements
• Act as key HSE contact for incident investigations, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration

Key requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant HSE program experience
• Knowledge of facilities-based safety programs and contractor safety programs is preferred
• Pharma industry knowledge is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Willingness and capacity to learn and apply HSE regulatory requirements in a dynamic environment

• Effective communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaboration
• HSE program management
• Risk assessment and control strategies
• Incident investigation and reporting

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