Senior Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

About the Department

You will be joining Fill & Finish Expansions (FFEx), which is responsible for all major expansion activities within aseptic production, solid dosage forms, finished products, fill & finish warehousing, and QC across all production areas in Product Supply. The area is anchored in Product Supply, Quality & IT, which globally employ approx. 20,000 of Novo Nordisk’s 50,000 employees.

FFEx is a newly established and growing area with the responsibility to design, plan, and build all new aseptic filling capacity across Novo Nordisk to serve the needs of millions of patients. We do it by rethinking our production facilities with the use of modern technology, as we are setting the standards for the aseptic production of the future. Facilities designed today which we will still be proud of 20 years from now. FF Expansions has a global approach, where you will be working with multiple sites and cultures across the world.

What we offer you:

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions

• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one

• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option

• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave

• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products

• Tuition Assistance

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

Serve as a core member of the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) team. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in providing direct support to one or more operations areas, provide guidance and coaching to other EHS team members and site operations leadership, and provide expertise on numerous EHS aspects in accordance with education and experience. Ability to serve as site CVP Partner with establishment and oversight of all health and safety programs and backup to site EHS Lead.

Relationships

Reports to Senior Manager.

Essential Functions

• Own proper execution of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations (Process Technology, PHA, Management of Change, Incident Investigation, etc.) and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) across the site and/or area of responsibility
• Provide expert guidance on chemical hazards, including material compatibility, chemical interactions, & suitable safeguards from said hazards, such as appropriate PPE or engineering controls
• Consult on engineering designs as they pertain to safety & provide relevant input into the required safety features (materials of construction, relief devices, emergency stops, inherently safer design, etc.)
• Lead & coach others on execution of risk assessment methodologies (Workplace Risk Assessments, What-if, HAZOP, FMEA), as well as layer of protection analysis (LOPA)
• Develop, share knowledge and experience, and manage various programs for life safety functions & systems (Work Permitting, LOTO, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Safety Interlocks Systems, PPE, etc.) and Incident Investigation program
• Lead obtaining & maintaining ISO 45001 certification consistent with the overall organization for the site
• Prepare in-depth analysis for leadership in relation to goals & KPIs, to include trending of EHS & PSM site/department goals to drive optimal performance and continuous improvement
• Manage and/or lead complex cross-functional projects/ initiatives, both short & long-term, with stakeholders
• Support EHS functions such as Emergency Response, Fire/Life Safety, and First Aid teams
• Own injury case management within area of support in collaboration with Occupational Health
• Attend Novo Nordisk network meetings on a routine basis and provide SME input for Site Clayton while actively collaborating and sharing best practices with other CVP and SVP partners
• Own and ensure that psycho-social aspects of health & safety are being recognized & addressed while working closely with the People & Organization (P&O) team
• Provide guidance on Industrial Hygiene (IH) program to ensure compliance of applicable exposure limits within local regulatory requirements and Novo Nordisk standards.  Partner with Occupational Health on surveillance monitoring requirements and any other IH contractor relationships
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require color vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or relevant field of study from an accredited university with minimum seven (7) years of direct safety experience within a complex manufacturing environment required, preferably in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, required
• Master’s Degree, preferred
  • In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree + 7 years’ experience, may consider an Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or relevant field of study from an accredited university with nine (9) years of direct safety experience within a complex manufacturing environment required, preferably in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
  • In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree + 7 years experience, may consider High School Diploma or equivalent with eleven (11) years of direct safety experience within a complex manufacturing environment required, preferably in a chemical manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment
• Professional certification (CSP, GSP, PE or CIH), preferred
• Knowledge of requirements/expectations from authorities e.g. OSHA required
• Ability to provide support for a 24/7 operational business required
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, presentation skills, computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, Risk Assessment tools) required
• Demonstrate ability to develop, manage & achieve action plans through communication & collaboration skills required
• Experience building strong working relationships, ability to lead task & project teams as well as ability to manage a changing work environment with constant changing requirements required
• Demonstrate appreciative feedback style and appreciate other team members & their contributions preferred
• Demonstrate a disciplined approach to problem solving that is based on data & facts & is consistent with vision/business goals & values required
• Demonstrate ability to own the results of individual actions & team’s activities while modeling the company values required
• Demonstrate ability to lead &/or support incident investigations within area or across multiple departments required
• Extensive working knowledge & practical experience with life safety systems (i.e. LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space, Line Break, etc.) and chemical safety required
• Demonstrate understanding of chemical hazards & the OSHA PSM standard required
• Working knowledge of fire detection/suppression/prevention systems &/or gas detection systems required

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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