Specialist, Safety & Environment

Job Description We 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 Overview Reporting 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 Responsibilities Support 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 Certifications Manage 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. Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related technical field Required Experience and Skills Minimum of 3 years of professional EHS or environmental consulting 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 Skills At least 3 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 EHS Compliance EHS Program Management Environmental Regulatory Compliance Incident Investigations Interpersonal Relationships Self Motivation Training and Development Required Skills Adaptability Air Quality Management Biosafety Budgeting Driving Continuous Improvement EHS Auditing EHS Compliance Environmental Regulatory Compliance Ergonomics Program Management Incident Investigations Industrial Hygiene Process Safety Radiation Safety Sustainability Management Waste Management US 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck