Abbott · 18 hours ago
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$82K/yr - $141K/yr
1+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The EHS Specialist will lead and support EHS programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective injury prevention.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
In support of site EHS team, coordinate and lead safety and health compliance activities, programs and prevention efforts
Applies basic technical knowledge/skills to EHS programs and systems
Support EHS programs in performing training, workplace incident investigations, inspections and internal audits as directed
Support EHS programs in the management of hazardous waste activities as needed
Develop and lead compliance training
Review and maintain SDS database and site chemical inventories
Supports EHS management in conducting reviews for facility modification, new product development, product modification and new equipment/machinery as directed
On call for EHS emergencies (24/7)
Work under the direct supervision of the EHS Management, while independently working and solving day-to-day problems. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
Supports EHS management in the maintenance of the facility’s Emergency Response and Fire Plans
Supports EHS management in the gathering of data for the establishment of report metrics pertinent to EHS activities
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
Conveys information effectively through formal and informal documents and meetings with team members
Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in related field is required
1-2 years of experience is typical for this position
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
Solid leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results
Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment
Solid verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
Good organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable
Ability to travel approximately 10%, as needed
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in EHS, Occupational Health, Engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence
Previous internship experience preferred
Benefits
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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