EHS Specialist

At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world.If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.WHY JOIN US?Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter!Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results.Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.Job Description:Provide Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) support to laboratory research and development (R&D) and office operations.Develops and implements procedures, processes and programs compliant with company EHS standards, OSHA and other local, state, and federal regulations with focus on key continuous improvement initiatives.

Advise organization of workplace EHS requirements, expectations, and best practices. Communicate and coordinate guidelines for organization’s employee and contractor safety awareness. Recommends improvements and standardization to practices and procedures to ensure safe and healthy work conditions for site personnel and environmental compliance to maintain business right to operate.

Resource job safety analysis of laboratory work areas and processes to identify safety, health and environmental issues, such as chemical, biological, physical and radioactive hazards, as well as musculoskeletal stresses. Provides compliance advice for hazard prevention and risk-control principles and strategies.

Liaison with site environmental team related to environmental compliance of organization’s operations.

Resource completion of all regulatory submissions, notifications, etc. required to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local EHS requirements. Interact with EHS agency for inspections and regulatory advocacy.

Drives EHS audit program to examine compliance with regulations and conformance with corporate standards and other related commitments. Ensure the tracking to closure of corrective and improvement actions taken in response to audit findings.

Leads, develops or coordinates training programs to increase proficiency in EHS practices and promote awareness. Documents and maintains required training records per organizational and corporate guidelines.

Resource organization to ensure timely reporting, classification, and investigation of EHS incident or near miss events.

Provide and follow up on all ergonomic requests in laboratory and office settings.

Lead specialized work streams or be called upon to participate in other EHS networks or committees within the organization.

Keeps the line organization appraised in making timely adjustments and continuously improve performance indicators through statistical analysis, performance metrics (leading and lagging indicators), monitoring results, etc. for organization’s EHS programs.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent experience in an Occupational Safety or affiliated discipline or another applicable technical field (engineering, chemistry, biology) and a minimum of 10 years in EHS or research & development related positions.

Advanced working knowledge of EHS regulations. Preferred working knowledge of EHS management practices, processes, and expectations. Experience in Research & Development (R&D)/laboratory setting is strongly preferred.

Possess the experience and working knowledge to identify potential risks or gaps in EHS policies and procedures, identify and propose potential solutions, and recommend an action plan.

Demonstrated ability to work independently (self-manage, plan and organize work, establish goals and objectives) with minimal day-to-day supervision, effectively manage multiple and changing priorities and to participate with teams/work groups to assess hazards, provide solutions and identify opportunities for improvements in meeting regulatory, corporate and organizational compliance. Ability to draw from experience and knowledge of technical learnings and from peer resources to arrive at professional decisions to recommend to site personnel.

Demonstrated skills to work effectively, professionally and respectfully in a team-based environment and to promote respectful interaction with others in all aspects of people interactions. Ability to build professional relationships, and to involve, and network with peers, customers, line management and technical competency experts. Strong interpersonal skills are required.

Demonstrated ability to influence others in support of organizational goals and objectives. Ability to get agreement in an environment of common and conflicting needs. Finds alternative pathways to act when barriers are encountered.

Demonstrated effective oral presentation, report writing, and other written communication skills.

Demonstrated skill in operation of office and database computer software (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint).

Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills.

Demonstrated ability to maintain and renew technical and regulatory expertise (active learner).

Join our Talent Community (http://careers.dupont.com/us/en/jointalentcommunity) to stay connected with us!DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information (http://www.dupont.com/global-links/accessibility.html) .(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing.  For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement (http://www.dupont.com/news/dupont-announces-plan-to-separate-into-three-independent-publicly-traded-companies.html) .