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Medtronic EHS Program Manager in Irvine, California
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
In this exciting role as a EHS Program Manager at the Medtronic Toledo site in Irvine California, you will be responsible for implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, programs, and systems to comply with Federal, State, and local EHS regulations as well as Company policies, strategies, initiatives and goals. Major areas of emphasis include employee health and safety programs including manufacturing and laboratory safety, ergonomic injury reduction, chemical management, machine guarding, lock out tag out, electrical safety industrial hygiene, biosafety, regulated waste management, air emissions, stormwater and wastewater management. You will monitor workplace safety risks and environmental impacts through observation of work processes, equipment, and the work habits of employees with emphasis on Manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Managing environmental permits and reporting for all assigned sites.
Assist with obtaining new permits and review permits for new processes and products.
Research and understand state/provincial, federal, and local rules related to operations.
Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly report as required internally and for submission to government entities.
Initiate and perform inspections at all sites including records and site conditions and prepare reports on each.
Improve/develop procedures that support compliance at each site.
Track progress and corrective actions with each site.
Work with sites and EHS team and perform other duties and functions as assigned.
Depending on position location, may monitor pollution prevention activities, compliance and auditing efforts.
Conducts studies and prepares environmental impact reports 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.
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.
Develops, administers and implements health and safety programs in accordance with governmental and company requirements. These programs include, but are not limited to: Control of Hazardous Energy, Ergonomics, Incident Investigation and Reporting, Ionizing Radiation, Electrical Safety, Hot Work, Hoist and Crane Safety, Job Safety Analysis, Powered Industrial Trucks, Compressed Gases, Ethylene Oxide Safe Work Practices and Management of Change.
Interacts with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues and assists in regulatory audits.
Conducts EHS reviews for new product development, facility modification, product manufacturing modifications, and new equipment/machinery installations. Facilitates EHS reviews for product transfer to/from other facilities.
Develops and drives programs and policies to improve Safety Culture and better understanding of risk.
Participate in Emergency Response Team as one of several Incident Commanders.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in Environmental or similar field required
Minimum of 5 years of environmental permitting and/or compliance, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
In-depth knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements
Nice to Have
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following skills, experiences, and certifications:
Experience with California Regulations preferred
Degree in science or occupational health field
Strong knowledge of EHS and EHS Management Systems
Industrial hygiene knowledge
Experience conducting risk assessments.
Radiation Safety Officer
Laser Safety Officer
Biosafety knowledge
Occupational safety and health certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM)
Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, EHS Management Systems, Ergonomics and Behavior Based Safety principles
EHS program training and development experience within a Manufacturing setting
ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems
Environmental sustainability knowledge
Associate or Certified Safety Professional/ Certified Professional Ergonomist
Good Communications skills.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$111,200.00 - $166,800.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic)
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here (http://www.medtronic.com) .
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
We change lives . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.
We build extraordinary solutions as one team . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.
This life-changing career is yours to engineer . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…
Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world
Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities
Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning
These commitments set our team apart from the rest:
Experiences that put people first . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.
Life-transforming technologies . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.
Better outcomes for our world . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.
Insight-driven care . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.
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