Startup and Validation EHS Team Lead (Field Based)
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Lead EHS team for startup and validation of a new pharma manufacturing plant.
22 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Indianapolis, Indiana
Onsite
Company Size
8,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Consulting
Sustainability
Engineering
Risk Management
Health & Safety
Environmental Impact Assessment
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Management
Sector Specialisms
Chemical
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Mining & Metals
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceutical
Power
Renewables
Role
What you would be doing
startup lead
loto management
incident investigation
compliance audits
metrics reporting
permit coordination
- Serve as the on-site lead for EHS during system startup and equipment validation activities.
- Lead and mentor area-based EHS Managers and Specialists supporting startup and validation phases.
- Lead incident investigations and develop root-cause analysis and preventive recommendations.
- Oversee Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) strategies, training, and audits for startup operations.
- Develop and implement consistent safety strategies and procedures across all manufacturing areas.
- Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with client and regulatory standards.
- Track and report EHS performance metrics, including incident trends and corrective actions.
- Interface regularly with project management, engineering, and contractor teams to maintain safe startup execution.
- Coordinate environmental permit preparation and reporting in collaboration with the site’s environmental team.
- Review and approve EHS-related documentation, including JHAs/JSAs, PSERs, PFTSRs, and PSSRs.
What you bring
7+ years
osha 30
csp/cih
first aid
leadership
process safety
- Minimum 7 years of EHS experience in pharmaceutical or related manufacturing startup and commissioning projects.
- OSHA 30-hour Construction or General Industry certification required; CSP, CIH, or equivalent preferred.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary EHS teams and standardize practices across complex operations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
- Strong understanding of process safety management (PSM), startup readiness, and validation safety requirements.
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Company
Overview
Revenue $1.3B
Annual Revenue
Reports over US$1.3 billion annually.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates across over 40 countries.
KKR Backing
Since 2021
Privately owned and backed by KKR since 2021.
Thousands Annually
Projects Undertaken
Undertakes thousands of projects each year.
- Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint.
- Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.
- Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT.
- Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies.
- Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.
- Safety is our number one priority.
- We are passionate about what we do.
- We collaborate to achieve excellence.
- We take personal responsibility and act with integrity.
- We embrace change and seek innovative solutions.
- We care about our people and work with them to unlock their potential.
50% reduction
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Aiming to reduce operational carbon footprint by half by 2025.
70M tons CO2
CO2 Emissions Reduced
Helped clients reduce emissions by over 70 million tons of CO2 equivalent annually.
- Committed to achieving net zero by 2030.
- Works with clients to support the transition to renewable energy sources.
- Aims to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of business decision-making.
50% women
Senior Leadership Team
Half of the senior leadership team consists of women, reflecting strong gender diversity at executive levels.
40% by 2025
Global Workforce Goal
Aim to achieve 40% female representation in the global workforce by the year 2025, demonstrating a commitment to broader diversity initiatives.
Active tracking
Gender Balance Monitoring
The company consistently monitors and reports on gender balance across all levels of the organization to ensure ongoing progress and accountability.
- They have introduced initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of diverse talent.
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