This position will develop, implement and maintain global EHS programs and provide technical expertise to AbbVie’s global organization within the scope of responsibility. This position may also serve as a Program Manager for Energy and Environmental Sustainability initiatives.  

Responsibilities:

•Develop, implement and maintain EHS Global standards, policies, systems and programs applicable to area of responsibility with a special emphasis on contractor/construction safety and internal permitting requirements and processes (hot work, working at heights, confined space, etc).
•Provide EHS leadership and direction for management, professional, technical and support staff in area of responsibility
•Ensure systems are in place to enable area of responsibility to operate in legal and ethical compliance with regard to EHS issues.
•Provide business perspective, strategic and tactical direction to develop and implement EHS initiatives for the EHS Long range plan
•Authority to represent AbbVie externally on matters related to EHS with external regulatory agencies and non-government organizations
•Maintain a broad understanding of local, regional and global EHS regulations and practices for area of responsibility
•Maintain and update IT reporting databases and generate monthly and quarterly EHS performance reports to area management.
•Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements which include but are not limited to: OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA's Risk Management Planning (RMP) rule (40 CFR 68), Mechanical Integrity programs, PCI, DOT, EPA etc.
•Creates a safety culture by setting direction to reduce or eliminate operations-related injuries or accidents, damage/loss of product or equipment, and unnecessary costs by ensuring that all equipment and facilities are maintained consistent with the safety, security, hygiene and standards set by AbbVie.