EHS Specialist I

Working without appreciable supervision, leads and supports safety programs such as lockout/tagout, machine guarding and assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs/policies/practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and effective injury and illness prevention programs.

About Abbott

• Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life.
• Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines.
• Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
• Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

Responsibilities

• In support of site EHS team and enterprise environmental manager, coordinate and lead environmental compliance activities, programs and prevention efforts.
• Support EHS programs in performing environmental analyses, training, workplace incident investigations, inspections and internal audits as directed.
• Support EHS programs in the management of hazardous waste activities including the collection, transportation and disposal of all hazardous waste in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Review new hazardous materials and check incoming material for MSDS’s, unique usage and storage characteristics.
• Works with end user to ensure proper usage and disposal.
• Provides guidance as necessary.
• Develop and lead compliance training.
• Review and maintain SDS database and site chemical inventories.
• Supports EHS management in conducting reviews for facility modification, new product development, product modification and new equipment/machinery as directed.
• On call for EHS emergencies (24/7).
• Support ISO 14001 process and its maintenance.
• Responsible for assigned duties and tasks as defined by the Environmental Management System.
• Work under the direct supervision of the EHS Management, while independently working and solving day-to-day problems.
• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Selects and applies environmental management principles, theories and concepts and uses independent judgment to develop and design imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to difficult environmental issues.
• Supports EHS management in the maintenance of the facility’s Emergency Response and Fire Plans.
• Supports site Safety Coordinators and Emergency Coordinator process and other duties as assigned.
• Inspect and procure emergency response and disaster preparedness materials and equipment and coordinate applicable training as needed.
• Supports EHS management in the gathering of data for the establishment of report metrics pertinent to EHS activities.
• Support all initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Requirements

• Education Level Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) In environmental studies, health sciences, or an equivalent academic field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Experience/Background 0-2 years of Environmental work experience.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Solid leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Solid verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multi-tasks prioritizes and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Good organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.
• Ability to travel approximately 20%, as needed.

Preferred

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model is preferred.

Pay

The base pay for this position is $73,900.00 – $116,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

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Engineering DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management LOCATION: United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf