EHS Specialist 2

Hazelwood, Missouri, United States

Position Summary & Responsibilities:The HSE Specialist 2 will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) culture at bioMérieux's St. Louis site. This position will support the site by managing complex HSE initiatives and driving continuous improvement. The HSE Specialist II will serve as a strategic partner, responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing key elements of the HSE Management System, with a focus on regulatory compliance, risk management, and sustainability.With a focus on promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility, the HSE Specialist II engages in cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance with HSE regulations and standards. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills to effectively coordinate with all functions across sites and address HSE concerns. By supporting multiple teams and providing HSE support at the site level, the HSE Specialist 2 plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and environmentally conscious workplace environment. <ul><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of HSE programs at the site level, including Job Safety Analyses (JSA), risk assessments, environmental assessments, and incident management.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local Safety and Environment regulations (ISO 14001 / 45001), bioMérieux Global HSE policies, and industry best practices to protect team members, visitors, and company property.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Act as a subject matter expert in safety protocols and environmental protection, guiding site teams on compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Lead HSE-related projects, including new equipment installations and facility modifications, ensuring adherence to user requirement specifications and HSE standards</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing HSE performance data, identifying trends, and implementing corrective actions.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Manage HSE site policies, procedures, and training programs to align with bioMérieux’s global HSE strategy.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Support and lead sustainability initiatives in line with bioMérieux’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Coordinate environmental impact reduction projects, including waste minimization, energy conservation, and resource efficiency.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Lead HSE near miss/safety suggestion and inspection programs, ensuring corrective actions, inspections, and evaluations are executed.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Ensure required regulatory reports, permits, surveys, regulatory fees, and compliance plans are completed and submitted as required.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Serve as lead technical resource regarding general safety, OSHA compliance, ISO compliance, biosafety, chemical safety, and environmental compliance.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Support teams managing controlled lab environments in Industrialization and R&D, including a BSL-3 lab, warehouse, and machine shops in Maintenance.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Assist with developing and coordinating emergency plans and response procedures, including ownership of the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for a 24/54 operation.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Manage compliance with federal and state medical surveillance, ensuring employees maintain medical reviews, occupational, and non-occupational medical restrictions.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Establish and maintain partnerships with HSE leaders in North American and Global HSE teams.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, and Quality, to integrate HSE considerations into site activities.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to site personnel to foster a proactive HSE culture.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Assist with the site security program, on-site service supplier authorization, badge access procedures, routine safety/security walks, and safety equipment inspections.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Develop and deliver HSE communications, including performance reports, safety alerts, and regulatory updates.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Lead the site waste management program to minimize impact on landfill through alternative waste disposal methods and identify cost-saving projects, acting as a Stakeholder for Continuous Improvement projects.</li></ul> Education, Skills, & Experience:<ul><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of HSE or related technical field experience required.<ul><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">3+ years of experience within an ISO 14001 / 45001 certified organization preferred.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">3+ years of experience with continuous improvement preferred.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">3+ years of experience with Environmental Sustainability initiatives preferred.</li></ul></li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Knowledge and understanding of US compliance regulations including DOT/OSHA/EPA/NFPA preferred. </li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Experience in a high throughput manufacturing environment preferred. </li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification preferred.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Ability to read and interpret technical literature and remain current on regulatory landscape.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Ability to develop a strategy to determine action plans for risk reduction.</li><li style="font-family: 'times new roman' , times;font-size: 12.0pt;">Ability to review the regulatory landscape to identify and mitigate non-compliant conditions</li></ul> #LI-US #BiojobsPandoLogic. 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