SR EHS Specialist
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Marietta, Pennsylvania
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Occupational safety
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
- Experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, or manufacturing.
- Experience with environmental permitting, waste management, air emissions, or wastewater programs.
- Familiarity with EHS management systems and continuous improvement tools.
- Experience influencing senior leaders and building cross-functional alignment.
- Proficiency with common office and EHS software tools and data analysis.
- To be successful in this role, you will need experience in a facility/manufacturing EHS role, with specific expertise in chemical safety & industrial hygiene.
Full description
Business Introduction:
We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.
Position Summary:
This role will lead the day-to-day implementation and maintenance of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security/Emergency Response programs to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. As the EHS&S Specialist with expertise in chemical safety and Industrial Hygiene, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of critical health, safety, and hazardous materials (chemical and biological) safety programs to mitigate key risks to the site.
This position will serve as the primary site SME for chemical safety and Industrial Hygiene, including the development and oversight of the future Hazardous Materials Emergency Response team. Additionally, you will support the site and assigned value streams in general/industrial safety needs, championing EHS principles across the site and collaborating with management and staff to continuously enhance EHS performance.
You will partner with site and regional teams to keep people safe and protect the environment. You will lead EHS assessments, guide risk reduction plans, and support compliance with laws and company standards. We value practical problem solvers who communicate clearly, build trusting relationships, and bring technical excellence. This role offers growth through exposure to cross-functional projects, direct impact on workplace safety and environmental performance, and alignment with GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Responsibilities:
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Lead risk assessments, investigations, and corrective actions to reduce hazards and prevent reoccurrence. Provide day-to-day EHS advice to site leaders, project teams, and contractors. Support and maintain the EHS management system to ensure legal and company standard compliance.