Principal EHS Specialist - Environmental Health and Safety
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 a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day.
We are currently hiring a Principal Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to support the Dexter, MI location. This is an onsite position and does not require travel.
As a Principal EHS Specialist you will develop procedures and training for Right-to-Know, hazardous materials management, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, lock-out/tag-out, emergency response, confined space, personal protective equipment, ergonomic safety, industrial hygiene, material handling, hazardous waste management, and others in compliance with MI-OSHA and EGLE regulations, corporate requirements, and NIOSH guidelines.
A Day in the Life
In this exciting role as a Principal EHS Specialist, you will be responsible for implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, programs, and systems to comply with Federal, State of Michigan, and local EHS regulations as well as Company policies, strategies, initiatives and goals. Major areas of emphasis include employee health and safety programs including laboratory and industrial safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomic injury reduction, chemical management, regulated waste management, air emissions, wastewater management, and electrical safety. You will monitor workplace safety risks and environmental impacts through observation of work processes, equipment, and the work habits of employees with emphasis on laboratory safety programs.
Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
· 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.
· Ensure appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist.
· Provide/promote employee awareness/training on matters of environmental, health, and safety.
· Develop, administer, and implement environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with governmental requirements.
· Review and analyze safety and wellness documentation issued by regulatory agencies; collaborate with regulatory agencies to determine corrective action plans.
· Evaluate proposed regulations to determine financial, industrial, public, and environmental impact.
- Bachelors degree required
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Nice to Have
- Industrial hygiene knowledge
- EHS Management Systems & Risk Assessment
- Certified Safety Professional
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
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, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
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. Learn more about our benefits here.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on page 6 here.
The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
