EHS Specialist III
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Position Summary:
The EH&S/ Facilities Lead collaborates closely with site leadership to support environmental, health, safety and sustainability programs. This position supports the Site EH&S strategy through a program that seeks to proactively lead EH&S & Sustainability in order to align with all applicable regulations and Thermo Fisher Scientific standards, achieve a safe work environment, and minimize impact to the environment. Also responsible for leading any facility projects related to the site and further ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and Thermo Fisher Scientific standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as site lead for all EH&S related requirements for two sites
• Maintenance of Washington mandated Safety Programs (Hazard Communication, Emergency Action Plan, etc.) to include employee training
• Assist in supporting Oregon sites sfety programs
• New hire safety orientation training
• Accident reporting management
• Chemical waste management
• Network with company EH&S resources to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and company regulatory requirements
• Lead all Worker Compensation Claims as applicable
• Chair Safety Committee and conduct regular cadence of meetings
• Conduct regular site audits for Safety
• Conduct semi-annual evacuation drills
• Track and report on site injuries and near misses on a quarterly basis and enact measures to reduce injuries
• Contribute to and enhance the safety culture on site
• Take ownership of Facilities related projects and requirements
• Network with company Facilities resources to ensure site compliance on the Federal, State and company level for all relevant requirements
• Act as liaison between site and property manager for all maintenance issues
• Act as POC for all facility related regulatory visits (Fire inspection, Electrical inspection etc...)
• Identify areas to reduce costs related to building expenses
• Other related duties as the need arises

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or a related scientific subject area such as Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering. Equivalent experience will also be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in EHS roles
• Standout colleague, professional, diligent, thorough and honest
• Ability to multitask, solve problems, and prioritize in a fast-paced global environment
• Self-motivated to follow tasks through to completion
• Computer proficiency - MS office, database systems.

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Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports. May coach and train others on the more complicated functions/tasks. May make recommendations to management on process improvements.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Washington is $83,300.00-$125,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
  
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
  
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
  
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
  
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
  

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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