EHS, Contractor Safety Sr. Manager

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

EHS, Contractor Safety Sr. Manager

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will manage all aspects, regarding the development, implementation, and ongoing support of all elements, modules, systems, and training for the Amgen Contractor Safety Program at assigned work location.

• Monitor safety compliance of contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure Contractor/Subcontractor Orientation & Training is provided for all staff
• Implement changes when necessary to refocus safety efforts as determined by safety metrics.
• Facilitate safety performance reviews, inspections, and audits as required.
• Review of contractor project specific safety plans.
• Participate in incident investigations, report the RCA, and the lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations, Amgen requirements and documentation of non-conformance.
• Compile and report safety statistics as required to the Amgen management.
• Review documentation of STA's and JHA's.
• Manage prequalification of contractor(s)/subcontractor(s).
• Monitor and prioritize safety agenda from safety schedule and project load.
• Communicate to management on project safety.
• Frequent contacts and communication with Amgen personnel and outside contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) at various management levels concerning construction safety compliance, operations or scheduling of specific phases of project safety.
• Travel within US approximately 50%

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The EHS professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Environment, Health, Safety, Construction Management, or Engineering OR
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Environment, Health, Safety, Construction Management, or Engineering experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Environment, Health, Safety, Construction Management, or Engineering experience OR
• Master’s degree and 4 years of Environment, Health, Safety, Construction Management, or Engineering experience OR
• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Environment, Health, Safety, Construction Management, or Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 -15 years’ experience in construction safety on large capital projects
• Bachelor's degree in Environment, Health, Safety, Construction Management, or Engineering disciplines
• Knowledge and understanding of the application of OSHA Safety regulations, use, and application of construction and general industry safety technical standards, principles, and techniques.
• Ability to solve problems and provide solutions to a variety of complex safety problems.
• Independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
• Able to effectively communicate with all levels of organization in verbal and written format from works to leadership
• Experience managing construction safety in the pharmaceutical industry
• Bilingual (Spanish) both verbally and in written form
• Certification in CSP, CIH, OHST, or CHST

Competencies:

• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent project and time management skills.
• Ability to deal successfully with various personalities and all levels of management.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team!

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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