Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer (Durham, NC, US)

About the Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US  facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.

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 colour 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

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.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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