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EHS specialist.
Compliance
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-09-29
- Location as listed
- Navy Yard, Philadelphia, PA, US
- Role
- Health & Safety (EHS)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
SUMMARY:
Provide comprehensive EHS support to the US WorldMeds Navy Yard manufacturing facility. This includes assisting with the development, implementation, and enforcement of all EHS programs. The EH&S Specialist will collaborate with all levels of the organization to drive EHS performance and to ensure regulatory compliance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
EHS Program Support
• Support the Facilities Director with development, implementation, and enforcement of EHS programs.
• Deliver and coordinate EHS training programs for employees and contractors.
• Investigate EHS incidents and assist with root cause analysis.
• Generate and maintain EHS metrics and performance data.
• Assist with EHS risk assessments and environmental program implementation.
• Perform technical review of SOPs to ensure accurate inclusion of EHS requirements.
• Complete ergonomic assessments for office, lab, and manufacturing environments.
• Perform occupational hygiene sampling and noise assessments.
• Monitor EHS CAPAs and follow up with action owners to ensure timely closure.
• Assist with contractor safety training and collection of EHS documentation.
Health & Safety Committee Support
• Schedule and coordinate Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, distribute documentation, and track action items.
Compliance & Documentation
• Maintain EHS intranet site updates and documentation.
• Support regulatory compliance activities related to OSHA, EPA, PA DEP, and DOT/IATA.
• Assist with waste management and environmental compliance initiatives.
Culture & Safety Leadership
• Promote a positive safety culture by modeling and reinforcing safe work practices.
• Act as a visible ambassador for safety, professionalism, and site compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
• High School Diploma/GED
• 2+ years’ experience in an EHS, facilities, or operations coordination role.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, PA DEP, and DOT/IATA regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in a front-facing role with employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Flexibility to support second shift and weekend operations when needed.
• Onsite presence required.
Preferred
• Experience in GMP or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with badge systems, access control, and visitor management platforms.
• Knowledge of biosafety and RCRA waste management.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Experience performing ergonomic assessments.
Skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to understand and apply regulatory requirements practically.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.
• Prioritizes daily facilities and front desk operational needs.
• Determines badge access levels in accordance with security and management approvals.
• Makes recommendations on EHS compliance improvements and facilities efficiencies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds)
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust or focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet.
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