We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Nov 2024

 

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 purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. Join us as a valued team member at our newest Manufacturing site in Grand Rapids, MI. 

We look for accountable leaders who have a clear vision of where we are going and how to get there, bold inclusive thinkers who create new ideas and bring our best solutions forward to benefit our patients, business partners, and customers.

Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career.  We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare. 
 

As the EHS Specialist, you will:

• Develop, administer, and implement environmental health and safety (EHS) programs in accordance with governmental and company requirements. These programs include, but are not limited to: Ergonomics, Incident Investigation and Reporting, Worker’s Compensation, Control of Hazardous Energy, Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, Hot Work, Job Safety Analysis, Powered Industrial Trucks, Compressed Gases, Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Waste, and Management of Change.

• Review and analyze documentation issued by regulatory agencies.

• Collaborate with regulatory agencies to determine corrective action plans.

• Conduct studies and prepare environmental impact reports for new construction projects, plant processes and permit changes.

• Evaluate proposed regulations to determine financial and industrial impact.

• Interact with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues and assist in regulatory audits.

• Identify and take 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.

• Provide/promote employee awareness/training on matters of environmental health and safety.

• Conduct EHS reviews for new product development, facility modification, product manufacturing modifications, and new equipment/machinery installations. 

• Facilitate EHS reviews for product transfer to/from other facilities.

• Develop and drive programs and policies to improve safety culture and risk reduction.

• Lead Emergency Response Team.

• Partner with Facilities on environmental sustainability initiatives and applicable data management.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with EHS management systems and risk assessment.

• Professional certification or certification eligible (CSP, CIH, CHMM).

 

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.

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