Job Description

Own and operate the combined EHS and Facilities/Engineering program for the San Diego biotech site. Target 50/50 split with day-to-day variability and periods of simultaneous high demand. Lead EHS culture initiatives, compliance management, and risk reduction efforts; run hands-on floor activities; manage maintenance and projects; and collaborate across a matrixed organization to ensure safety, reliability, and continuity. Fully functioning EHS and Facilities systems are already in place; the role focuses on continuous improvement rather than greenfield build-out. The site is a Cal/OSHA Certified OSHA VPP STAR location.

• Build a proactive safety and sustainability culture; drive engagement, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance; maintain daily floor presence.
• Lead Facilities/Engineering (maintenance, CMMS, capital planning).
• Run safety/sustainability committees, monthly Gemba walks, and ETS change control where quality may be impacted.
• Conduct audits and self-assessments; sustain Cal/OSHA VPP; implement/close corrective actions and maintain the EHS Legal Register.
• Partner with operations/process engineering and leadership on equipment design, purchase, install, and industrial engineering projects; oversee contractors.
• Work with support functions to optimize Cority, CMMS, LMS, and ETS for training, incidents, work orders, and change management; maintain Business Continuity Plan and continuously improve existing systems.

Essential Job Functions / Duties

Develop and maintain site EHS and facilities/maintenance policies and procedures meeting federal, state, local, and company requirements; act as primary regulatory contact and host inspections/assessments to closure. Manage/report EHS data in Cority (injuries/illnesses, environmental metrics, risk assessments, actions); submit required regulatory/company reports and sustain Cal/OSHA VPP through self-assessments and audits. Operate hazard identification/mitigation and JHA programs; track recommendations and CAPAs to closure; maintain the site EHS Legal Register and monitor regulatory changes; administer training programs and curricula via LMS, including role-based training matrices and completion tracking. Maintain emergency/evacuation plans; lead the emergency response team, equipment readiness, training, and drills; own Business Continuity Plan with focus on utility reliability and other high‑risk scenarios. Lead safety and sustainability committee meetings, monthly Gemba walks, and ETS change control for quality‑impacting activities; maintain daily floor engagement. Generate and manage maintenance work orders; optimize CMMS for preventive/corrective maintenance; ensure documentation turnover (tests, certifications, as‑builts, spares, O&M manuals, drawings); drive continuous improvement of existing maintenance processes. Direct and oversee contractors from orientation through closeout; evaluate safety performance with full stop‑work authority; supervise construction/operations/maintenance activities and contractor training/oversight. Provide engineering support for equipment and facility projects; ensure EHS/engineering best practices in new equipment/processes and major modifications; review/approve capital and expense projects. Prepare/manage capital and expense inputs; collaborate on planning, procurement, contracting, and vendor selection; obtain quotes and prepare CPAs/RFPs for services and major equipment. Partner across the matrixed organization (site and corporate), including Global EHS, via engineering/operations meetings to support master planning and SOPs; leverage established systems and pursue incremental improvements. Define, track, and improve KPIs: TRIR, CAPA closure time, PM compliance, audit scores, equipment uptime, and utility reliability; report trends and drive corrective actions.

Education / Technical Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; fields such as environmental science/engineering, occupational safety & health, industrial engineering, or related discipline desired.
• 5+ years relevant EHS experience preferred; experience leading cross‑functional teams to evaluate and implement facility and EHS projects.
• Working knowledge as a facility engineer and/or maintenance technician, including practical hands‑on troubleshooting of building and laboratory systems.
• Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA, EPA, NFPA/fire code, hazardous materials, and IIPP required; experience sustaining Cal/OSHA VPP preferred.
• Systems: Cority (EHS), CMMS, LMS, ETS change management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); SolidWorks experience a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs; no color blindness.
• Able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of Facility Engineer (current); scope may expand.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $99,000 - $151,000 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation.

This position is also eligible for long-term incentives.

In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.

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