Merck & Co, Inc

Senior Specialist, Safety & Environment

Merck & Co, Inc • $106K — $167K *
West Point, PA 19486Hybrid
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 5+ years of EHS experience in chemical, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical sectors
  • Proficiency in EHS program implementation and compliance management
  • Strong grasp of environmental regulatory requirements (EPA and state agencies)
  • Familiarity with risk assessment and sustainability practices

Responsibilities

  • Support environmental media permitting and compliance reporting for the site
  • Manage various water and wastewater permits and compliance
  • Conduct waste stream evaluations against PNECs
  • Review and update spill contingency and emergency response plans
  • Develop and deliver training on environmental permit requirements
  • Lead site regulatory program implementation and agency interactions
  • Provide comprehensive EHS support for facility infrastructure and operations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance for employee and family
  • 401(k) retirement benefits
  • Paid holidays and vacation days
  • Compassionate and sick leave
Full Job Description
Job Description

Role Overview

Reporting to the Associate Director / environmental compliance lead for the West Point Site, the S&E Senior Specialist will provide technical and regulatory guidance to GSE business partners and site operations and assist with the integration of environmental compliance programs and company standards into daily activities. As a member of the site's Global Safety & Environment (GSE) team, you will provide program subject matter expertise for facility EHS technical needs and for regulatory permitting across air, water, wastewater, and/or waste media. The role includes compliance assurance, facility-level risk assessment and control implementation, and hands-on support during routine operations, site development projects, and regulatory agency engagements.

Main Responsibilities
  • Support environmental media permitting, compliance, and reporting for the site
  • Manage water and wastewater permits (e.g. NPDES/stormwater for industrial activities, NPDES/stormwater for construction activities, industrial wastewater pretreatment) and related compliance reporting
  • Waste stream characterizations and evaluations against PNECs
  • Routine reviews, updates, and management of spill contingency and emergency response plans (SPCC, PPC, SPR, SWPPP, Slug Discharge, Hazardous Waste, etc...)
  • Manage groundwater withdrawal and public water supply system permits, monitoring plans, and compliance reporting
  • Site remediation program monitoring and compliance reporting (RCRA Corrective Action)
  • Develop and deliver training on environmental permit requirements, spill prevention/emergency response, stormwater best management practices, and related safety topics
  • Develop and maintain permit applications, permit renewals, permit modifications, permit condition tracking, compliance monitoring and timely regulatory submittals
  • Lead site environmental regulatory program implementation and participate in agency interactions, including preparing responses to inspection findings, technical reports, and corrective action plans; participate in agency meetings and site visits as needed
  • Provide comprehensive EHS support to facilities, operations, maintenance, and engineering for utility and site infrastructure systems (e.g. boilers, cooling towers, HVAC systems, steam and condensate systems, wastewater and stormwater conveyance systems, waste storage facilities, etc.) and related monitoring/control systems
  • Support design reviews, commissioning, and start-up activities for capital projects and process changes to ensure environmental and safety requirements are incorporated (including permitting implications) using Management of Change (MOC) processes
  • Advise hazard assessments, process safety support, and technical reviews associated with facility, utilities and equipment that affect safety and environmental compliance and worker safety
  • Advise contractor compliance and environmental controls during construction and maintenance activities; participate in contractor prequalification and work package reviews
  • Provide day-to-day EHS support to site business units: safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, corrective action tracking, and implementation of engineering or administrative controls
  • Maintain environmental data and compliance documentation in site EHS management systems; prepare internal and external reports and metrics
  • Support emergency response planning and execution for environmental incidents, spills, or releases and coordinate with local emergency responders and regulatory agencies as necessary


Education
  • Required: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • Preferred: Master's degree; relevant professional certifications (e.g., CHMM)


Required Experience and Skills
  • 5+ years of professional EHS experience in chemical, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
  • Experience implementing EHS programs, including change management for operational or site initiatives
  • Ability to support multiple projects and effectively partner with internal business units
  • Experience implementing management systems and ensuring compliance
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and their relation to environmental and safety regulations
  • Understanding of applicable environmental regulatory requirements (EPA, PADEP, MCCD, DRBC)
  • Experience in risk assessment, mitigation and implementation of appropriate controls
  • Experience implementing sustainable EHS operational procedures and training programs


Preferred Experience and Skills
  • 2-3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Proven track record supporting utilities and facility systems (boilers, cooling towers, HVAC, steam, emergency power, compressed air) during design, commissioning, and operations
  • Experience leading regulatory agency interactions, inspections, permit applications/renewals, emissions inventories, and corrective action implementation
  • Program/management system implementation skills (MOC, EHS management systems, risk assessment) and demonstrated ability to train and influence cross-functional teams


Required Skills:
  • EHS Compliance, EHS Program Management, Environmental Regulatory Compliance, Incident Investigations, Interpersonal Relationships, Self Motivation, Training and Development


Required Skills:
Adaptability, Compliance Reporting, EHS Auditing, EHS Compliance, EHS Program Management, Environmental Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Science, Interpersonal Relationships, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Risk Assessments, Self Motivation, Training and Development

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is
$106,200.00 - $167,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Job Posting End Date:
07/8/2026
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

About Merck & Co, Inc

Schering-Plough Corporation is a major U.S.-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It operates in three segments: Prescription Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, and Consumer Health Care. Schering-Plough develops products targeting on allergy, cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular, central nervous system, respiratory system, and more.  It was founded in 1851 by Ernst Christian Friedrich Schering as Schering AG in Germany. Schering-Plough manufactured several pharmaceutical drugs, the most well-known of which were the allergy drugs Claritin and Clarinex, an anti-cholesterol drug Vytorin, and a brain tumor drug Temodar. It also developed drugs targeting on central nervous system and the respiratory system. Schering Plough also owned and operated the major foot care brand name Dr. Scholl's and the skin care line Coppertone. These also became a part of the new company. Schering-Plough was a full member of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), a membership which is also maintained by the new Merck.

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Learn more about Merck & Co, Inc
Size
68,000 employees
Market Cap
$282.6 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$7 billion
Founded
1668
5 Year Trend
+4.1%
Revenue
$47.9 billion
NASDAQ
MRK
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