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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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott EHS Specialist

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®,PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. 

WHAT WE OFFER                                                                                                                      At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority 
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled  
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance 
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans 
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs • Paid time off  
• Robust 401(k) plan
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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.

Our plant location in Columbus, OH currently has an opportunity for an EHS Specialist. This site is Abbott’s oldest nutrition manufacturing plant in the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family – a family of 400 that works together to help nourish the world.

Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives:

The EHS Specialist will be responsible for a variety of environmental programs, risk assessments and audits, regulatory and Abbott reporting, assisting with project management/training and monitoring.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manages the OSHA and EPS regulations within the plant.
• Develops, implements, and manages plant environmental programs
• Conduct Green Team Meeting and attend Zero Waste to Landfill and Safety meeting
• Assist management in preparing a variety of EHS presentations
• Keep informed on current environmental, health and safety regulations and legislation and recommend policy changes
• Develops and conducts/coordinates EHS trainings
• Maintain files and records pertaining to environmental, safety and industrial hygiene
• Maintain site environmental reports and permits
• Conduct site regulatory inspections
• Assists with accident/incident investigations and corrective actions
• Conduct frequent EHS tours/audits of all plant areas and make recommendations for corrective actions for all environmental, safety and health problems noted
• Review the installation and modification of all equipment/processes for EHS issues
• Assist Employee Health in a variety of functions such as dosimetry, audiometric testing and training
• Conduct new hire EHS orientations
• Responsible for a variety of timely environmental projects
• Assist with the improvement of the plant’s recycling efforts

Education and experience You'll bring:

Required:

• A four year degree is required – Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene or related f