Sr. Associate, Health, Safety & Environment

About the role

Alcon is seeking a Senior Associate to support its Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) function. The role will help develop and execute programs that ensure a safe, compliant and sustainable workplace across operations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, environmental, and emergency response programs to prevent injuries, illnesses, and environmental incidents.
• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and internal reviews to identify hazards and drive continuous improvement through corrective action plans.
• Lead and support incident and environmental investigations, including root‑cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping.
• Serve as a regulatory subject‑matter expert, interpreting and applying OSHA, EPA and environmental permit requirements (air, water, waste).
• Ensure compliance with internal HSE policies, external regulations, permits and standards; maintain readiness for audits and inspections.
• Support and improve the HSE Management System, including programs such as Risk Management, Contractor Safety, Chemical Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Compliance.
• Develop, coordinate and oversee HSE training programs and site‑wide engagement initiatives for associates and contractors.
• Partner with engineering and project teams to integrate safety throughout the project lifecycle, from design to construction and process safety.
• Manage environmental programs including waste, recycling, hazardous materials handling, spill prevention and environmental impact management.

Required profile

• Strong analytical, organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of EPA regulations and environmental permit requirements.