What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at abbott?
JOB DESCRIPTION: PURPOSE OF THE JOB The purpose of this job is to support the EHS & Facilities Manager in maintaining and improving the EHS System and ensuring internal and external compliance in Environmental and Health & Safety matters. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES As a member of the EHS & Facilities Department, the EHS Specialist will perform tasks for 2 locations in Belgium. Support the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager in EHS roles and responsibilities. Collaborate with all departments involved to mitigate EHS risks and threats. Actively promote the EHS culture and support compliance with corporate EHS standards and local legislation, including: EHS Metrics: Follow-up, reporting, escalation of near misses, accidents, energy, water, and waste. Environmental Management System (EMS): Act as steward of ISO 14001 and support compliance with corporate EMS requirements. EDC Waste Stream Plan: First point of contact for timely waste stream pick-up and registration; support procedures and ensure conformity with waste streams and local instructions. HEALTH AND SAFETY: Participate in hazard identification and analysis, accident causes, and occupational disease investigations. Support daily EHS tasks: risk assessments, contractor safety program, commissioning of new equipment, chemical substances inventory. Perform EHS tours and workplace inspections. Support implementation of the EDC Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) Program. Provide periodic EHS training to all departments. EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES Bachelor degree or equivalent experience Prevention advisor level II or III (or willingness to obtain certification) Strong communication & documentation skills Fluent in Dutch & English (written & spoken); other languages are an asset Experience with ISO 14001 or similar management systems Able to collaborate across departments and cultures Analytical skills Project management skills Familiar with ergonomics Strong team player and customer focus Strong oral and written communication, including presentation skills Interested? Apply directly or send your CV and cover letter to Anushka via recruitment.netherlands@abbott.com Note: Candidates must be based in Belgium The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management LOCATION: Belgium : Bedrijvenzone Machelen - Cargo 831 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter