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Job Location drjobs

Saint Paul, MN - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 68000 - 93500

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxters products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together we create a place where we are happy successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your Role at Baxter

This position will be responsible for providing EHS support and will be a trusted partner to our employees and managers to Interact and work with a diverse group of people to drive safety and sustainability awareness. This position will work with the EHS Lead in planning and executing Baxters environmental health and safety programs to sustain and improve performance and ensure a positive safe healthful and incidentfree work environment. In addition the position will be responsible for maintaining site equipment and facilities overseeing and documenting general maintenance. The candidate will possess a high degree of motivation ability to communicate influence and collaborate effectively with all levels of employees. The candidate must demonstrate a willingness to be handson learn rapidly and make a positive
impact.


What youll be doing

  • Use influence to advance EHS&S compliance/programs with proactive transparent and effective messaging in line with Baxter Corporate policies State and Federal regulations.

  • Facilitate and collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure the attainment of the companys goals relative to EHS&S

  • outcomes.

  • Assist in emergency response and preparedness and be available to respond to emergencies for two shift business operation.

  • Assists with annual department goals according to key metrics (Action Plan Closure Rate Hazard ID Rate Recordable Rate

  • Major/Severe Incidents/events) that are measured throughout the organization.

  • Work independently to perform EHS inspections and audits of facilities processes and equipment as well as work diligently to

  • ensure the closure of any identified corrective and preventive actions.

  • Conduct and coordinate EHS trainings and onboarding process for employees.

  • Coordinate the wellness programs in alignment with corporate initiatives and local wellness team.

  • Assists in the management of the workers compensation program including claims monitoring and administration report generation and communication with employees managers insurance carriers medical staff for litigated/nonlitigated claims.

  • Partner with management and others on the investigation of incidents including nearmisses to identify root causes and

  • corrective/preventive actions.

  • Perform industrial hygiene activities such as air and noise monitoring as well as respiratory protection fit tests and training.

  • Work with others to evaluate hazardous conditions and practices including managing Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) to develop

  • and implement hazard control practices and programs.

  • Implement solutions that will support managements efforts to improve and maintain compliance and best practices including

  • leading the lockout/tagout and other essential EHS programs.

  • Research industry BestPractices to ensure world class leadership in EHS&S.

  • Data Management responsibilities include EHS Corrective Action Plan tracking waste documentation regulatory submittals

  • and others as assigned.

  • Ensure preventive maintenance of critical site systems and equipment is performed on a regular basis.

  • Manage all facility resources in respect to appearance including meeting rooms office furniture branding materials regular

  • internal/external cleaning.

  • Direct and coordinate work of contracted workers or other maintenance technicians as required.

  • Manage building security including issuing new ID badges updating automatic building security measures and personnel

  • access to restricted areas.

  • Oversee facilities maintenance including janitorial services contracts parking lot and sidewalk maintenance during inclement

  • weather and other activities as assigned.

  • Manage thirdparty pest control contractor to ensure compliance with all applicable procedures and regulations.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What youll bring

  • Bachelors Degree in Environmental Safety Engineering or related field required with a minimum of 1 year of related experience.

  • Knowledge of EHS and Workers Compensation rules and regulations

  • Working knowledge of medical products industry preferred

  • Experience with ISO14001 and ISO 45001 preferred.

  • Interest in EHS related certifications once eligible

  • Ability to translate statistically analyze data and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats

  • Ability to work both independently and on a team.

  • Selfmotivated strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

  • Excellent computer skills

  • Good communication written and oral skills

  • Excellent organizational skills problem solving skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to handle a broad range of tasks simultaneously and priorities and work crossfunctionally in a highlymatrixed environment.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter we are committed to equitable pay for all employees and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $68000 $93500 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this our pay philosophy and available benefits please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your wellbeing matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and wellbeing benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one as well as insurance coverage for basic life accident shortterm and longterm disability and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts educational assistance programs and timeoff benefits such as paid holidays paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service family and medical leaves of absence and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits the Employee Discount Program the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please click on the
link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees recruiters or other agents and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself review our
Recruitment Fraud Notice.


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