Sr Engineer , EHS

Position Overview

The Senior Engineer 1, EHS is responsible for leading the development and execution of Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability programs. This includes compliance with applicable regulations (Federal, State, Local), codes and standards. Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) and will collaborate with assigned functional operation areas to instill a world class culture of EHS. Additional responsibilities include support of EHS engagement programs (EHS observations, GEMBA), training, audits, inspections, investigations, and collaboration with EHS personnel across the organization.

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit:

What You’ll Do

• Creates, executes, and oversees Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability program areas (e.g., Lockout agout, Confined Space, Motorized Vehicle, etc.)
• Supports development of Global EHS and Sustainability practices and standards
• Oversees and manages budget within a specified area of responsibility
• Serves as EHS single point of contact for assigned operational teams
• Drives functional area of responsibility with operations teams and contract engineering agents
• Leads innovation in collaboration with the design sustainability team to identify key environmental drivers, best in class, out of the box reduction solutions, and champion integration into the design
• Leads process hazard assessments (PHA) as EHS subject matter expert (SME) to identify points of concern, establish mechanisms of control, and ensure actions are both incorporated by design and meet intent during start-up
• Serves as EHS SME to ensure timely response to questions from process stakeholders
• Leads development of site permits and policies to start-up and operate facility
• Provides EHS and Sustainability orientation and training, as needed
• Mentors EHS associates or other colleagues
• Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Ability to represent company and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders including regulators, insurance carriers and corporate auditors
• Proficient with EHS and/or Sustainability regulations within the pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry
• Ability to interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and other design documentation
• Expert proficiency in at least one EHS discipline
• Knowledge of Industrial Safety including Permit to Work (LOTO, Line Break, Fire Impairment), Cranes, Hoists and Rigging, Confined Space

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational, Industrial Health and Wellness, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Engineering, or related field; or
• Master’s degree with 6 years of experience
• 8 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment
• Experience working extensively in multiple process areas
• Prior experience working proficiently with applicable codes & standards

Preferred Skills / Certifications

• Prior experience in greenfield operations, advanced manufacturing, or start-up of new facilities
• Biopharmaceutical, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, finished Drug Product (DP) or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) experience
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