Medtronic

Sr EHS Specialist

Posted on: 24 Aug 2022

Villalba, PR

Job Description

A Day in the Life

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 and job hazard analysis 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. May work with environmental permitting processes such as new permits (air, water, waste, PRASA, DNER, NPDES, RCRA or other), permit renewals and/or permit required monitoring reports
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.
Has knowledge / experience on Health and Safety programs such as LOTO, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene Monitoring, Work at Height, Open Flame, General Permits, Contractor Management, EHS Training, Confined Space, Emergency Response, HAZOP, among others.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree required
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Needs to have broad experience in:

Environmental
Hazardous waste  aspects
ETO regulations

Nice to Have

OSHA 30 hrs. certification, General Industry and/or Construction
Advanced degree in environmental or related sciences
Supervision / Team Lead experience

Medtronic

Minneapolis, MN

At Medtronic, we believe in the power of medical technology to improve lives. Seven decades ago, our co-founder invented the battery-powered pacemaker. Today, we are among the largest medical device companies in the world. With operations in 150 countries, our products treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, cranial and spine robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Our therapies help 75 million people a year and support our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.

Our people make it possible. We value diverse perspectives and encourage our 90,000+ employees to be themselves. We hold each other accountable, act with integrity, and make quality our highest priority.

We are privileged to be part of the communities where we live and work. We are committed to giving back and reducing our impact on the environment.