Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
MedtronicAbout the role
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re committed to and driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide! We do meaningful work that contributes to improving the lives of others.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Develops, administers and implements environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with governmental requirements.
Depending on position location, may monitor pollution prevention activities, compliance and auditing efforts.
Conducts studies and prepares environmental impact reports for new construction projects, plant processes and permit changes.
Reviews and analyzes environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies; collaborates with regulatory agencies to determine corrective action plans.
Evaluates proposed regulations to determine financial, industrial, public and environmental impact.
Interacts with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues; establishes permit requirements and assists in regulatory audits.
Represents Company in government and industry rule-making activities.
Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist.
Identifies and takes corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers’ health or safety, which may include recommending organizational measures to protect workers’ safety through revised methods, processes, or materials; inspecting workplace environments, equipment, and/or practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and investigating and/or identifying causes regarding filed incidents.
May provide/promote employee awareness/training on matters of environmental, health, and safety.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience
Nice to Have
Business case development experience
Warehouse EHS experience
Machining EHS experience
Medical device manufacturing EHS experience
Ergonomic improvement project experience
Memphis and Tennessee EHS compliance
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
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