Senior EHS Engineer- Service

Role Summary

Senior EHS Engineer – Service responsible for leading the Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) Compliance Monitoring Programs to build a proactive Safety culture. Supports all aspects of the EHS Management System at Santa Clara, CA and other J&J locations in California. Influences leadership teams and promotes cross-site collaboration across site functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high level of EHS performance for the site.
• Provide technical expertise for all EHS programs: environment, ergonomics, contractor safety, machine safety, biosafety, industrial hygiene, radiation safety, and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations, as well as J&J EHS Standards including Management of Change.
• Partner with local management to develop and implement a site CAPA process to address EHS program deficiencies and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Share global best practices and contribute to a best-in-class EHS program globally.
• Set and monitor goals/objectives/assignments; provide coaching to site leaders on EHS programs/processes via dashboards and reports.
• Review, update, and develop EHS programs (IIPP, HMBP, HAZCOM, EAP, SOPs, LOTO/HECP, Confined Space, Fire Prevention, Biosafety, Lab Safety, Hot Works, Radiation/Laser Safety, Warehouse Safety, Chemical Inventory).
• Perform risk assessments, machine safety risk assessments, and job safety analyses for automated and manual functions.
• Report violations or potential violations to enforcement agencies and J&J corporate offices as required.
• Conduct routine EHS assessments using Program Reviews, Assurance Audits, and Self Assessments to identify deficiencies and risks.
• Lead incident investigations for all injuries, including First Aid and Good Saves.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Bachelor's or equivalent university degree; advanced degree or focused degree in EHS, Engineering, Science or related field preferred

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience with strong environmental expertise
• EHS experience with emphasis on Chemical Management, Biosafety, Radiation Safety and Manufacturing experience
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and controlling EHS risks
• Ability to collaborate with local EHS professionals and support multi-site EHS resources
• Proficient in MS SharePoint and MS Office
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory issues and recommend actions
• Ability and willingness to travel to other locations

Preferred

• Manufacturing/R&D experience in a highly regulated environment
• Consulting experience
• Certifications in CIH, CHMM, CSP, and/or ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor
• Technical experience in air, water, hazardous and medical waste, machine safety, and/or chemical handling
• Experience with ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 EHS Management Systems and Certification
• Project management skills

Other

• Requires up to 10% domestic travel