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Reno, Nv, Us

Carson City, Nevada, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Directly responsible for building permitting of Greenfield sites - as it pertains to Building Occupancy Classification, HazMat ClassificationWork with policy teams to drive action at the federal level on reviews of new chemical substances (NCS) under TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)Review Building Construction types and their impact on IFC/IBC requirements.Selection of Life Safety sensors and set points - review development of Cause & Effect matrices for incorporation into Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP), Toxic gas detection and interlocking, Hazardous material storage requirements (chemical incompatibility, etc.)Regulatory management of new chemicals introduction (NPI)Conduct manufacturability assessments for new chemical compounds Advise the EHS and Engineering teams on Facilities Design topics, including but not limited to; Electrical Area Classifications (EAC), and chemical incompatibilitiesComplete and assist in chemical safety reviews and health risk assessments to include compilation of toxicology data and development of Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL)Review and advise on Risk Assessments to determine and project manage the incorporation of, appropriate engineering, administrative, and controls for chemical compoundsDevelop TSCA/REACH workflows and related training materials as it pertains to environmental, chemical registration and importation, and chemical health risk for EHS Engineering & Design team and greater EHS (TSCA/ECHA)Assist with development of and project manage biological monitoring programs Support other regulatory reviews for safe and secure chemical management such as the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard (CFATS)

Austin, Texas, Us

Kidlington, Oxford, England, Gb

Kidlington, Oxford, England, Gb

Oversaw and designed Capital Expenditure plans ($0.5M+) for a variety of critical safety improvements (Electrical Cabinets, Explosion Proof Motor Starters, High Level Alarms, Radar Level Transmitters, Gas Analysis, etc.) in Class I Division I Locations (NEC, NFPA 30). Develop Corporate and Site management training programs related to HSE activities for our Division. Lead weekly site management meetings. Integrate safety improvement plans with area specific improvements goals. Directly responsible for the site's compliance with all aspects of applicable Federal/Local DOT, OSHA (Blood-borne Pathogens, Hearing Conservation, HazCom, Forklift Safety, Radiation Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Compressed Gas Safety, Flammable Liquids, Respiratory Protection, etc.) and EPA (Hazardous Waste, Air Compliance, Waste Water) Regulations. Ensure compliance obligations are met, with regards to the site's Air Permit (NSPS, MACT, NESHAP) - 700 Tons/Year, Waste Water Permit, and Spill Prevention Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) - 40,000 Gallons of Solvents.Provide operational support at the site and Corporate level, as a subject matter expert on a variety of regulatory topics (OSHA, NFPA, PSM, EPA, RMP, RCRA, TSCA, EPCRA, REACH, DOT, IATA, etc.). Direct incident/accident investigations, identify root cause, and develop corrective action plans. Respond to significant environmental/safety incidents and events. Manage Industrial Hygiene and Safety contract services and the development of corrective action management planning. Monitor applicable legal frameworks and ensure compliance standards are met. Apply and carry out responsibilities in accordance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.

(Previously Pfizer) Given the opportunity to create, implement and maintain a Regulatory Department in a new Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical Research & Development Division.Coordinate and discuss development projects. Review and approve both formulas and raw materials for compliance with regulations. (FDA, REACH, etc). Advise customers on developing new products for sale in a multitude of countries.Directly responsible for regulatory and quality approval of formulas and raw materials, ensuring their compliance with customer blacklists, and various State / Federal / International regulations (FDA, EPA, ECHA, REACH, CEPA, HPFB, CARB, COSMOS, etc). Provide guidance, interpretation, and input on the implementation of regulations and policies both internally and externally.Keep up-to-date with all latest changes in regulations (State / Federal / International). Liaise with international teams to proactively ensure product compliance within global export zones.Directly responsible for managing the regulatory and quality control process; writing and/or reviewing procedures, methods, and records, and processing and filing of various documents in accordance with governmental and regulatory bodies.Advise customers on formulation guidelines and validate product claims and ensure necessary tests are carried out to ensure claim substantiation. Develop procedures for fast-tracking new product development (OTC & Cosmetic) and getting products to market as efficiently, and accurately as possible. Lead regulatory and safety trainings and manage safety activities throughout the US Research & Development Team.Determine requirements for, as well as schedule and review, microbiology testing, analytical safety testing and claim support testing. Provide regulatory oversight to Operations for manufacturing activities.

Drive continual improvement of, and independently apply, environmental, health, and safety standards to identify, evaluate, and control hazards present in operationsDefine external federal, local, and state OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations and requirements (i.e. HAZCOM, RCRA, PHMSA, etc.), in relation to internal established objectives and standards. Provide expert support, consultation, and assurance activities. Coordinate and involve technical experts from various departments and disciplines in project planning and execution. Discuss aspects of on-going projects to assure EHS issues and compliance requirements are addressed. Develop and deliver a multitude of EHS programs and trainings.Perform and complete root cause analyses and risk assessments. Develop corrective action plans and verify the effectiveness of in-place control measures through the use of industry-recognized cause analysis techniques.Act as the site's subject matter expert on a wide array of topics, including; Hazardous Materials Management, Radiation & Laser Safety, as well the transportation of Dangerous Goods.

Boston, Ma, Us

Manage and Oversee all of the Onsite Environmental Operations at the Fareva Pharmaceutical plant in Richmond, VA.Directly responsible for the Hazardous Waste, Non-Hazardous Waste, Universal Waste, and Zero Waste Initiative programs to include collection, segregation, storage, packaging, manifesting, and shippingPerform scheduled regulatory compliance auditing.Assist in site compliance with state, federal, and international regulations to include those governed by USEPA, VADEQ, OSHA, USDOT, IATA, FDA, and FAA.Manage a database for recording and reporting of metrics regarding the Zero Waste Initiative.Responsible for all hazardous material or hazardous waste spill mitigation.