Specialist - Environmental Health and Safety
Merck · Rahway, NJ
Manufacturing OperationsFull-time$79k–$125kCompany career page
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Role summary
Merck seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist for its Rahway manufacturing site. The role provides technical leadership on high-risk work programs, contractor safety, fire life safety, and EHS compliance, collaborating with operations teams to integrate safety into daily activities.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
- Minimum 3 years professional experience in industrial safety, environmental, or general EHS role
- Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with self-motivation
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of EHS regulations and ability to develop procedures and training programs
- Experience with high-risk work program management and contractor safety preferred
- Professional certification (ASP, CSP, CHMM, CHST) preferred
What you'll be doing
- Serve as subject matter expert managing high-risk work programs including lockout-tagout, electrical safety, hot work, confined space entry, and mobile crane operations
- Review permit-to-work systems, deliver high-risk work training, and assess programs with area management
- Support contractor safety compliance and liaison with project teams on regulatory obligations
- Manage EHS data collection, trending, and compliance metrics using site management systems
- Develop and implement EHS procedures, guidelines, and training programs; support regulatory inspections and submissions
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