Associate Occ. Health/EHS Specialist

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.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Abbott’s Nutrition Division 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® and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Working without appreciable supervision, leads and supports environmental program and assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs/policies/practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and effective injury and illness prevention programs.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• In support of site EHS team and enterprise environmental manager, coordinate and lead environmental compliance activities, programs and prevention efforts.
• Support EHS programs in performing environmental analyses, training, workplace incident investigations, inspections and internal audits as directed.
• Support EHS programs in the management of hazardous waste activities including the collection, transportation and disposal of all hazardous waste in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Review new hazardous materials and check incoming material for MSDS’s, unique usage and storage characteristics. Works with end user to ensure proper usage and disposal. Provides guidance as necessary.
• Develop and lead compliance training.
• Review and maintain SDS database and site chemical inventories.
• Supports EHS management in conducting reviews for facility modification, new product development, product modification and new equipment/machinery as directed.
• On call for EHS emergencies (24/7).
• Support ISO 14001 process and its maintenance.
• Responsible for assigned duties and tasks as defined by the Environmental Management System.
• Work under the direct supervision of the EHS Management, while independently working and solving day-to-day problems. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Selects and applies environmental management principles, theories and concepts and uses independent judgment to develop and design imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to difficult environmental issues.
• Supports EHS management in the maintenance of the facility’s Emergency Response and Fire Plans.
• Supports site Safety Coordinators and Emergency Coordinator process and other duties as assigned. Inspect and procure emergency response and disaster preparedness materials and equipment and coordinate applicable training as needed.
• Supports EHS management in the gathering of data for the establishment of report metrics pertinent to EHS activities.
• Support all initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• C oordinating/assisting with medical surveillances

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelors Degree (± 16 years ) - In environmental studies, health sciences, or an equivalent academic field.

• 0-2 years of Environmental work experience.

• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

• Solid leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.

• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.

• Solid verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

• Good organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.

• Ability to travel approximately 20%, as needed.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.