Senior Environmental Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott Vascular provides innovative minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents bare metal stents guide wires balloon dilatation catheters imaging catheters and software vessel closure devices and peripheral stents.

Our location in Temecula CA currently has an opportunity for a Senior Environmental Specialist.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

An EHS professional who working with little or no supervision applies established EHS principles practices regulations and internal standards interacts with customers and is solutions-minded in planning directing and completing EHS assignments.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.

Project Management: Independently plans and conducts assigned projects. Manages multiple often concurrent projects and meets deadlines. Facilitates the definition of a project scope with stakeholders. Independently performs feasibility studies related to project alternatives. Develops schedules (with metrics if required) and seeks concurrence from stakeholders. Responsible for achieving the projects targets or deliverables. Maintains project scope cost and schedule; develops EHS strategy and executes contingency if necessary.

Technical: Applies technical knowledge/skills to EHS programs and systems. Anticipates future business/EHS needs and develops new skills as appropriate. Benchmarks internally and externally. Independently executes and/or directs others in the planning and execution of projects. Designs and leads projects. Reports findings. Prepares and communicates recommendations and respective action plans. Presents technical information in an understandable format to non-technical audiences. Has recognized expertise in theories principles and analytical tools.

Problem Solving / Innovation: Produces value added and cost-effective results. Identifies analyzes and resolves existing/new EHS challenges. Integrates EHS solutions across the business within regulatory constraints. Conducts investigations and root cause analysis. Provides recommendations as appropriate. Develops solutions to a wide range of complex problems where in-depth analysis is required. Anticipates future trends obstacles and barriers as they relate to technical expertise and develops strategies to address.

Organizational Interface: Mentors others by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance. Interfaces with regulatory agencies trade groups and peers from similar organizations. Represents the company in external meetings. Communicate information effectively and in a timely manner with team members. Establishes networks. Is a good listener and open to suggestions; shares resources knowledge and serves as an EHS expert in cross-functional projects. Builds professional relationships with colleagues customers contractors and vendors. Identifies training needs. Develops amends and conducts training. Prepares and delivers presentations intended to motivate or persuade others to adopt a specific recommendation or course of action.

Compliance: Supports compliance with all applicable regulations and internal standards. Stays current on changing technical requirements regulations and standards. Identifies potential EHS risks and consequences of new and modified processes/systems/regulations and takes appropriate action. Ensures timeliness and accuracy of required documentation. Is able to identify potential EHS consequences of non-conformance and takes appropriate action. Represents the function during external regulatory inspections and internal audits. Analyzes and communicates EHS performance data. Responsible for achieving or contributing towards EHS targets.

Additional Responsibilities: Collaborates with the EHS team and Environmental Manager to maintain regulatory compliance oversee environmental riskreduction efforts and ensure the effectiveness of environmental management systems. Supports the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and other site environmental certifications. Manages hazardous materials and hazardous waste processes to ensure compliant handling storage transportation and disposal and stays current with environmental and dangerous goods regulations through continued learning and engagement with industry professionals and regulatory publications.

Coordinates with legal and regulatory partners to secure necessary permits and resolve compliance issues. Conducts environmental analyses training inspections and internal audits; develops and maintains procedures and standards; supports capital projects with EHS requirements; and represents EHS on crossfunctional teams. This role also provides technical guidance mentorship and direction to technicians and external resources; identifies environmental risks; and recommends mitigation strategies to support overall EHS performance and organizational objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Education Level

Major/Field of Study

or

Equivalent

Bachelors Degree ( 16 years)

A Technical or Bachelors Degree in EHS engineering science nursing (Masters Nursing Degree required) or closely related discipline is desired.

An equivalent combination of education and work experience

Experience/Background

Experience

Experience Details

Minimum 5 years

Desired EHS and/or operational experience.

Demonstrate competencies within the following; Set Vision & Strategy Anticipate Innovate Build and Deliver Results A post-graduate education / degree are desired and may contribute towards the desired years of experience. Professional certification(s) desirable.

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