Sr. EHS Specialist - Fairfield, CA

Job description

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. 

Our plant in Fairfield, California, is Abbott’s only manufacturing plant that makes its Zone Perfect and Glucerna nutrition bars, with 180 million bars produced annually. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family – a family of 210 that works together to help nourish the world.

What You Will Do :

·  Develops, implements, and manages plant environmental programs
·  Conduct Green Team Meeting and attend Zero Waste to Landfill and Safety meeting
·  Assist management in preparing a variety of EHS presentations
·  Keep informed on current environmental, health and safety regulations and legislation and recommend policy changes
·  Implements and manages Abbott global technical standards
·  Conducts risk assessments
·  Develops and conducts/coordinates EHS trainings
·  Maintain files and records pertaining to environmental, safety and industrial hygiene
·  Maintain site environmental reports and permits
·  Conduct site regulatory inspections
·  Assists with accident/incident investigations and corrective actions
·  Conduct frequent EHS tours/audits of all plant areas and make recommendations for corrective actions for all environmental, safety and health problems noted
·  Review the installation and modification of all equipment/processes for EHS issues
·  Assist Employee Health in a variety of functions such as dosimetry, audiometric testing and training
·  Conduct new hire EHS orientations
·  Responsible for a variety of timely environmental projects
·  Assist with the improvement of the plant’s recycling efforts

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING

Required Experience

·  A four year degree is required – Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene or related field.  A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Occupational Health & Safety preferred.
·  Environmental, Industrial Hygiene or related field – includes intern or Co-op experience
·  Technical expertise in EHS; plant level experience is preferred
·  Working knowledge of applicable regulations (RCRA, DOT,OSHA, EPA)
·  Ability to translate regulatory requirements into policies and procedures 
·  Proven leadership skills and the ability to make good decisions
·  Strong written and verbal communication skills
·  Solid strategic and analytical skills
·  Program management skills, including proven ability to deliver thorough and timely solutions to issues and initiatives
·  Ability to work independently to drive for results
·  Good presentation skills
·  Flexibility to come in on off shifts and weekends as needed to conduct training, accident investigations, etc.

WHAT WE OFFER 

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

·  A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority 
·  Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled  
·  Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance 
·  Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans 
·  Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs •        Paid time off  
·  401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
·  The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:   www.abbottbenefits.com  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

United States > Fairfield : 2302 Courage Drive

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

     
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf