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EHS SpecialistAbbott • Columbus, OH, United States
EHS Specialist

EHS Specialist

Abbott • Columbus, OH, United States
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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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION : 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.

This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division. 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®, and Glucerna® - to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

The Columbus Plant is Abbott's first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you'll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.

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 :

  • 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, Medical Benefits start day 1
  • Vacation - 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + 5 paid personal days + 10 paid holidays
  • Retiree Healthcare program
  • Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
  • 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 stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
  • 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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Environmental, Healthy, and Safety (EHS) Specialist , you'll have the chance to lead and support EHS management in the development, implementation and monitoring of programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental, health and safety regulations. This position focuses more on the Safety functions of our EHS & S team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Facilitates the investigation and timely identification of incident root cause and corrective action and actively support injury prevention initiatives.
  • Monitors the workplace environment by analyzing work processes, materials, equipment and the work habits of employees and ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where hazards exits.
  • Develops and oversees EHS training programs for employees in areas such as employee-right-to-know, hazardous material handling, laser safety, emergency response, industrial hygiene, and life safety.
  • Plans and schedules work to meet deadlines established by others to ensure the completion of several related tasks. Works independently most of the time and uses judgment in data analysis to develop and design solutions to difficult health and safety problems.
  • Performs traditional EHS duties such as job safety analyses, health and safety training, workplace incident investigations, workplace safety inspections and internal audits as directed. Supports EHS team in the management of all hazardous material and hazardous waste activities including the collection, transportation and disposal of all hazardous waste in compliance with all applicable regulations.
  • Reviews new hazardous materials and checks incoming material for SDS's, unique usage and storage characteristics. Works with end user to ensure proper usage and disposal. Provides guidance as necessary. Supports the EHS Manager in the management of all hazardous material and hazardous waste activities including the collection, transportation and disposal of all hazardous waste in compliance with all applicable regulations. Reviews and maintains MSDS data system an inventory.
  • Supports EHS management in conducting reviews for facility modification, new product development, product modification and new equipment / machinery as directed.
  • Provides On call support for EHS emergencies. Leads the management in the maintenance of the facility's Emergency Response Plan.
  • Supports ISO 14001 process and its maintenance. Serves as a resource to division management and EHS staff on matters relating to occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, fire protection and loss prevention.
  • Responsible for assigned duties and tasks as defined by the EMS
  • Supports EHS team and under the direction of manager, act as a liaison with appropriate regulatory agencies and may provide input to federal, state and local regulators through industry groups for the writing and revision of regulations.
  • Works under the supervision of the Sr. EHS Manager, while independently working and solving day-to-day problems.
  • Applies professional health and safety principles, theories and concepts and uses independent judgment to develop and design imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to difficult health and safety issues.
  • Coordinates employee exposure monitoring activities for chemical and physical agents, including performing Industrial Hygiene (IH) sampling and supporting the activities of contract Industrial Hygienists, chemical spill remediation specialists, and other safety consultants as required.
  • Conducts and coordinates ergonomic risk assessments and making appropriate corrective action recommendations.
  • Supports EHS management in the gathering of data for the establishment of report metrics pertinent to EHS activities.
  • Facilitates Safety Committee meetings and ensure their ongoing operation and benefit.
  • Support all Company 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.
  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • 5+ years experience in Environmental Health and Safety field with both hands on and program management
  • Ability to navigate and interpret EHS regulations.
  • Expected to function with little direction and be able to independently drive complex projects to completion.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and daily responsibilities.
  • Experience working in a broader enterprise / cross-division business unit model preferred.
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
  • Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Ability to leverage and / or engage others to accomplish projects.
  • Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
  • Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
  • Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
  • Ability to travel, including internationally.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
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    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)

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

  • 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.
  • 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 and a Military / Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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

    The base pay for this position is

    $61,300.00 - $122,700.00

    In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

    JOB FAMILY : Engineering

    DIVISION :

    ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

    LOCATION : United States >

    Columbus : Columbus Plant

    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)

    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

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