Ehs Site Lead

**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) **Job Description** **Location:** Richardson, TX (Relocation not provided)   **Work Authorization:** Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship **Make an Impact Where It Matters Most** At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As the **EHS Site Lead**, you will serve as the site's Environmental, Health & Safety leader while supporting facility operations to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing environment. In this role, you will partner across functions to strengthen our safety culture, maintain regulatory compliance, and support infrastructure that enables the production of life-changing technologies. **How You'll Make an Impact** * Lead the site's Environmental, Health & Safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA, EMA, and cGMP requirements. * Drive a proactive safety culture through risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Partner with operations, engineering, quality, and facilities to support safe and reliable manufacturing operations. * Support facility operations, maintenance planning, and infrastructure projects to ensure uninterrupted site performance. * Coordinate environmental compliance programs, inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting. * Manage EHS-related vendors, contractors, and service providers. * Participate in capital projects and process changes to ensure safety and regulatory requirements are incorporated from project initiation. * Lead emergency preparedness activities and support the site's emergency response program. * Support facility-related issues, including participation in an on-call rotation as needed. **A Day in the Life** You may be: * Reviewing EHS metrics and leading site safety initiatives. * Conducting safety observations, inspections, and risk assessments throughout the facility. * Partnering with engineering and operations to implement process improvements safely. * Supporting facility maintenance activities to minimize operational disruptions. * Preparing for or participating in regulatory and customer audits. * Delivering EHS training and coaching colleagues on best practices. **Keys to Success** **Minimum Education & Experience** * Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant EHS and/or manufacturing experience, OR 7+ years of relevant EHS and/or manufacturing experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree. * Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA/cGMP) is preferred. **Technical Expertise** * Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, FDA, EMA, cGMP, and applicable environmental and safety regulations. * Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, and corrective actions. * Familiarity with facility systems and manufacturing infrastructure is preferred. * Experience with EHS management systems and Microsoft Office applications. **Leadership & Execution** * Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct supervisory responsibility. * Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills. * Analytical mindset with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement. * Ability to build strong partnerships across technical and non-technical teams. **Additional Requirements** * Ability to support on-call rotation and occasional off-hours needs. * Physical ability to perform site inspections and respond to operational issues. * Valid driver's license and ability to travel between facilities as needed. **Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?** This role brings our Employer Value Proposition to life: * **Work with purpose:** Your leadership helps create a safe workplace that enables scientific breakthroughs and improves global health. * **Lead through influence:** Drive EHS excellence while partnering across the organization to strengthen site performance. * **Make a meaningful impact:** Improve safety, compliance, and operational excellence every day. * **Grow your career:** Build your future in a global organization committed to developing exceptional talent. We offer competitive compensation, an annual incentive plan, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, innovation-driven culture.