Spclst, Safety & Environment

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced environmental compliance specialist with technical expertise and deep knowledge of federal, state, and local air program environmental regulations pertaining to the pharmaceutical industry. The successful candidate will have a strong background in permitting and compliance management for air pollution sources and refrigerant management with a track record of successful implementation of compliance programs. The role also involves supporting EHS planning and execution and requires effective influencing skills to help drive EHS performance within a complex organization.Role OverviewReporting to the Associate Director / environmental compliance lead for the West Point Site, the S&E Specialist will provide technical and regulatory guidance to Global Safety & Environment (GSE) business partners and site operations and assist with the integration of environmental compliance programs and company standards into daily activities. As a key member of the site’s GSE team, you will help shape the site’s EHS culture, drive compliance, and embed EHS excellence across all site operations.Main ResponsibilitiesSupport monthly reporting and compliance reviews within the Air Emissions Data Management System (AEDMS).Maintain site emission source equipment inventories and associated emission factors.Support Semiannual Title V Compliance CertificationsManage EHS management system task definitions, compliance task updates, permits/compliance registers, action plans.Participate in and provide hands-on support for regulatory agency inspections and corporate EHS audits (records preparation, follow-up with operations)Provide support for routine non-complex Air Reports (e.g. RATA testing, stack testing, CEMS report etc.)Help prepare site bulletin articles, guidance document for operations (e.g. bringing temp engine on site, GMP area work practice standards etc.) under direction of Air SME.Engage with operations, managers, and technicians to ensure refrigerant equipment service records are completed on time and accurately in accordance with U.S. EPA and our Company requirements.Conduct field walkdowns to verify equipment, leak repair or prevention actions, advise compliant leak management actions.Assist with internal and external refrigerant management compliance activities, including reporting, preparation, and review of required documents/records, and maintaining official compliance records.Collate, calculate and prepare refrigerant data for quarterly environmental sustainability data collection.Assist with developing new standard work instructions to document how refrigerant program activities are performed.Assist with updating refrigerant management site procedure and associated documentation to support program improvements existing refrigerant management program.Assist with developing and updating refrigerant management program manual to sustain existing refrigerant management program.EducationRequired: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, or related technical fieldRequired Experience and SkillsMinimum of 3 years of professional EHS experience in chemical, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.Working knowledge of applicable air emissions and refrigerant management regulatory requirements (Title V operating permits/plan approvals/RFDs, AIM Act). Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and their relation to environmental regulations.Experience implementing EHS programs, including change management for operational or site initiatives.Ability to support multiple projects and effectively partner with internal business units.Experience implementing management systems and ensuring compliance.Preferred Experience and SkillsAt least 2 years of experience in air emissions management compliance programs.Experience leading regulatory agency interactions, inspections, permit applications/renewals, emissions inventories, and corrective action implementation.Environmental management system implementation skills and demonstrated ability to train and influence cross‑functional teams.Required Skills: Adaptability, Air Quality Management, Business Operations, Compliance Assurance, Compliance Programs, Creating Action Plans, Driving Continuous Improvement, EHS Auditing, EHS Compliance, Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001), Environmental Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Science, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Sustainability ManagementPreferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:EEOC Know Your RightsEEOC GINA Supplement​We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State ActsThe salary range for this role is$87,300.00 - $137,400.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring OrdinanceSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:10%Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:1st - DayValid Driving License:YesHazardous Material(s):N/AJob Posting End Date:07/29/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. SummaryLocation: USA - Pennsylvania - West PointType: Full time