Sr. EHS Associate - Environmental Lead at Pfizer in McPherson, Kansas

Job Description:

Why Patients Need You

 

Our breakthroughs would not make it to the hands of patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on a team of dedicated and agile members, who understand the importance and impact of their role in Pfizer's mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and always look to improve outcomes. You will help to ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.

 

What You Will Achieve

 

You will be part of a dynamic team of experts who form Pfizer's Environment, Health & Safety division. Due to the importance of this team for Pfizer's employees and patients, the organization relies heavily on its team members' timely actions and decision-making ability.

 

You will be responsible for activities related to interpreting, recommending and compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations/company policies. You will also assist in planning the changes in physical facilities to meet new environmental requirements. You will support the team in preparing contracts for licensed hazardous and radioactive waste disposal firms, monitoring waste handling and organizing spill-control teams. Your knowledge base will help you in updating environmental and spill-control manuals and procedures.

 

As a Senior Associate, your ability to meet team targets will help in completing important deliverables on time. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will make it easy to manage difficult issues and help in establishing consensus between teams.

 

It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

 

How You Will Achieve It

 

This position is accountable for administering comprehensive Environmental programs to facilitate Pfizer compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and Pfizer guidelines addressing environmental requirements and sustainability efforts. The individual will oversee all site permitting, reporting, and recordkeeping to federal, state, local, and Pfizer agencies, including the following program areas: industrial air emissions including refrigerant management, Emergency Planning & Community Right-to Know (EPCRA), hazardous & non-hazardous waste management, aboveground storage tanks, industrial wastewater, industrial stormwater, and toxic substances. This role will manage the annual waste budget and associated invoicing and will be supportive in all capital projects targeting environmental sustainability/impact reduction initiatives. The individual will be responsible for day-to-day site waste management process, waste tracking /disposal, signatory on waste shipment manifests, recordkeeping, and management of on-site 3rd party waste contractors. The role will manage the site safety data sheet repository (chemical inventory) and review new chemical products for environmental impacts and compliance requirements. Additionally, the role will support site programs and initiatives around dangerous goods, controlled substances, safe storage of materials, zero landfill, and additional programs as required. The individual in this role must be able to analyze existing and planned products, processes, equipment, facilities, and programs to develop and implement proactive strategies to minimize environmental impacts and business interruption. They will also provide general EHS guidance to operations, conduct EHS-related training to colleagues or contractors on an as needed basis, and review/update/approve all environmental related documents and standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the site, and review/approve required documents from other departments as needed.

 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Lead all applicable Environmental related tasks, initiatives, training, and services that adhere to Pfizer Global EHS Standards, state and federal regulatory compliance. This includes but is not limited to generating and submitting all applicable reports both internal to Pfizer and external to applicable state, local and federal agencies.
• Provide input to developing and modifying waste and wastewater management policies & procedures and apply breadth of knowledge to adapt and improve programs. Verify environmental programs in (e.g. satellite accumulation, chemical storage, refrigerant management, etc.) are compliant. Daily interactions with various departments to monitor and advise on compliance initiatives as directed.
• Monitor adherence for compliance with federal (EPA, OSHA, DOT), state (KDHE), local (City of McPherson) environmental and related regulations. Directly involved with training others and reinforcing appropriate behaviors.
• Track throughputs associated with site sustainability programs, develop targets for environmental impact reduction and create reports of performance against targets.
• Coordinate with site Engineering and maintain records/trending necessary for sustainability programs and Pfizer Global governance.
• Use expertise to support review and approval of documents required by law for management and shipment of regulated waste (e.g., manifests, land disposal restrictions, inspections).
• Performs site inspections (e.g., Spill Prevention, Stormwater Pollution Prevention, engine opacity monitoring, etc.) and as required, recommends, monitors, and implements corrective and preventive activity.
• Environmental Program SME's during regulatory inspections and is responsible for implementation of appropriate follow-up actions.
• Aid in the deployment and execution of any corrective and preventative actions related to EHS.
• May provide 24-hour response to assist in the resolution of emergency or spill response incidents.
• Understands and complies with company practices and policies in general and maintains working knowledge of the applicable Pfizer requirements (e.g. EHS Management Systems, Global EHS Standards, Recommended Practices, etc.)
• Maintains a knowledge of the capital project system and participate on project teams as directed.
• Maintains a knowledge and understanding of current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) as they relate to Pfizer Operations.
• Leads site safety teams as required and supports environmental initiatives.
• Supports efforts/initiatives for the Site EHS Team.
• Performs other tasks as directed by EHS Director/Sr. EHS Manager.

 

Qualifications

 

Must-Have

 

• Applicant must have a High School Diploma (or Equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience OR a bachelor's with at least 3 years of experience OR Masters with more than 1 year of experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in waste and wastewater characterization, interpreting of data, and environmental compliance reporting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, creativity in problem solving and flexibility.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be comfortable making presentations to groups and representing the department/facility externally.
• Good math skills required.

 

Nice-to-Have

 

• Master's degree
• Relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety management systems (ISO 14001/45001).

 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to general laboratory and/or manufacturing areas; work near moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be able to walk, climb stairs and ladders, and lift and carry up to 25 pounds for limited distances.

 

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

 

• Must be able to support 24/7 operations and support 2nd and 3rd shift operations on as needed basis.

 

Other Job Details

 

Work Location Assignment: On Premise

 

Last date to apply: January 03, 2025

 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $78,000.00 to $130,000.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

 

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

 

Sunshine Act

 

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

 

EEO & Employment Eligibility

 

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

 

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