Sr. Specialist, EHS

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to :

• 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.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
  
  

What you'll do :

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

Additional Responsibilities

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 project's targets or deliverable's.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, and engineering operations to develop projects.
• Oversee progress of the projects through various meetings.
• Conduct capital expense requests and support requests for capital/ expense (RCE) checklists.
  
  

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.
• Experienced with regulatory requirements : OSHA, EPA, DOT, RCRA, and other federal and state regulations.
• Be able to manage permit requirements and documentation for wastewater and other environmental aspects as needed. Ensure proper documentation and data analytics, metrics associated with permits.
• Manage hazardous and universal waste program.
• Manage dangerous goods program (49-CFR and IATA).
• Manage respiratory protection and industrial hygiene program.
• Performs risk assessments and program self assessments.
• Provides oversight of hazard communication regulatory requirements and chemical safety.
• Supports sites emergency response team.
  
  

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.
  
  

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in EHS, engineering, science, or closely related discipline is preferred, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence.
• 3 years of desired EHS and/or operational experience.
• Demonstrate competencies within the following; Set Vision & Strategy, Anticipate, Innovate, Build and Deliver Results
  
  

Preferred Qualifications :

• A post-graduate education / degree is desired, and may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
• Professional certification(s) desirable : CSP, CHMM, CIH, etc.
  
  

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives : www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.