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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Menlo Park, CA, location in the Structural Heart division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.
This role will manage, develop, administer and implement programs designed to reduce risks and minimize losses associated with employee safety, industrial hygiene, fire protection, environmental issues, and occupational health. Ensure compliance with all Corporate, Divisional, local, state and federal regulations pertaining to Environmental, Health and Safety.
What You'll Work On
Responsible for environmental management, monitoring and reporting for the plant.
Supervises and develops the safety and health departments, including selection/interviewing, performance appraisals, growth plan development, employee relations and administering/communicating all aspects of human resources in the department.
Develop and conduct safety and environmental training; provide resources to ensure completion of training. Interface with Corporate, Division, intra-plant and with community organizations/agencies regarding safety, environmental and health issues.
Initiate and submit the appropriate reports as needed/requested.
Conduct incident investigations and develop corrective actions.
Serve as the expert on all safety, environmental and health issues on plant/departmental projects, new equipment installations, product/supply changes, etc.; complete RCE reviews.
Identifies and quantifies EHS risks and their consequences relative to overall business goals and recommends appropriate actions. Recognizes and responds to changing trends, market conditions, regulatory legislation, etc., evaluates and integrates the information to define potential effect on the plant.
Responsible for initiation, prioritization and assignment of EHS projects within the facility.
Responsible for the overall EHS performance of the facility.
Coordinates the investigation of serious accidents.
Accountable for internal and external audits and inspections.
Accountable for the facility EHS plan, site EHS procedure accuracy, effectiveness and implementation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Health, Environmental Science, Technical or related discipline.
5-12 years’ experience in environmental, health and safety.
Manufacturing environment experience.
Must possess sound judgment and problem-solving skills. Have strong written and verbal communication, excellent interpersonal and consulting skills, good organizational and computer skills, consistent customer orientation and a multi-disciplinary function.
Must be able to interact with all levels in an organization.
Preferred Qualifications
* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
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
$104,300.00 – $208,500.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Engineering
DIVISION:
SH Structural Heart
LOCATION:
United States > Menlo Park : 3885 Bohannon Drive
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
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
