Job Description

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our location in Abbott Park, IL currently has an opportunity for a Principal Environmental Specialist

Broad based technical CO2, Water and Waste environmental subject matter expert (SME). Manage and implement environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance globally, monitor and analyze trending and emerging issues to adhere to changing regulations and stakeholder expectations. Primary focus will be on managing carbon emissions in the supply chain as well as broader supply chain engagements to include water risks and waste management. Liaison between environmental programs and procurement to develop and implement actions to improve CO2, water and waste management sustainability performance in the supply chain.

WHAT YOULL DO

Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of projects that will improve Abbott environmental sustainability performance within the supply chain to meet the long-term needs of the Corporation.

* Scope 3 emissions reduction strategy development and implementation
* Calculate Scope 3 emissions, identify opportunity and highlight progress
* Partner with procurement on supplier sustainability engagements (CO2, Scope 3, Water and Waste)
* SME on environmental risk assessment across the value chain
* Environmental Global Standards and SME for air emissions, including process air and CO2e
* Stakeholder and Regulatory trends and expectations (Scope 3 Carbon emissions) advisory and reporting
* Accountable for identifying opportunities to improve Abbott CO2, Water and Waste performance with focus on the supply chain, to meet Abbott goals and targets.
* Understand and control financial implications of spend related to CO2, Water and Waste management.
* Formulate, promote and execute strategic plans and initiatives to implement CO2, Water and Waste strategies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOULL BRING

A technical undergraduate degree required, masters or advanced degree preferred. (Engineering, Environmental Management, Science).

Should be skilled in areas of CO2, water and waste management with experience in supply chain and manufacturing highly preferred. Strong leadership and strategic planning skills. A total of ten years of accumulative experience are required as a minimum.

In addition, this position requires a person who demonstrates the following competencies:

* Knowledgeable of broad trends related to CO2, Water, Waste and environmental affairs.
* Familiar with political and social dimensions of environmental questions being posed to governments, corporations and the public.
* Familiar with guidelines and programs such as AWS, ISO 50001, LEED, Energy Star, etc.
* Consistently demonstrated competency with financial control systems and familiar with project accounting.
* Understanding of procurement management & contracting processes.
* Excellent communications skills, both written and oral.

WHAT WE OFFER

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

* 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
* 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
* 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.

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

GES Global Engineering Services

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP52 Floor-1

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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