Senior EHS Specialist

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Jan 2026

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 January 2026.

At Medtronicweredriven by our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life for millions worldwide. We value what makes you unique and believe that when people fromdifferent backgroundscome together innovation thrives.

Werecurrently hiring a Senior Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist for our Medtronic Energy Component Center (MECC) in Brooklyn Center MN. This is an onsite role with high visibility and impactata fast-paced manufacturing and R&Dsite.

In this roleyoulllead healthand safety programs ensure compliance with EHS regulations and partner with teams across the organization to drive proactive improvements. Key areas include Machine Guarding Lockout / Tagout PPE Ergonomics incident investigations and chemical exposure methodologies to foster continuous improvement.

We offer competitive rewards and a comprehensive benefits package (see below for details). Ifyoureorganized collaborative and passionate about making workplaces safer this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

You will be a key EHS team member in a fast paced complex manufacturing and state of the art technology (Research and Development) this exciting role asSenior EHS Specialist you will be responsible for development and implementation of Health and Safety (HS) policies programs and systems to comply with Federal State and local EHS regulations as well as Company policies strategies initiatives and goals.

Major areas of emphasis include Safety ( e.g. Machine Guarding LOTO Cranes & Hoists PPE assessments Job Hazard Assessments Chemical Safety) and Health Programs (Ergonomics Medical Surveillance Support with Case Management & Workers Compensation Incident investigation overseeing chemical exposure assessments and annuals chemical sampling & noise surveys).

Ability to make decisions and work independently with some supervision & leverage lean manufacturing principles to drive efficiency and stay organized

Ability to connect and build relationships with fast paced frontline production team engineers and leadership in a complex manufacturing environment drive proactive health and safety systems and improvements using lean methodologies (e.g. Kaizens) be comfortable spending time on the production floor and be proficient with EHS data analyses and software systems EHS project and program development and sustenance.

Proven technical problem solving and project management skills

Ability to successfully manage multipleprojectscreatemechanisms for efficiency and daily responsibilitieswhile staying organized

Excellent communication and training skills .

Self-motivation with ability to multi-task prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines and multiple requests

Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to :

Develops Improves facilitate employee training and awareness on matters of health and safety.

Maintain and update OSHA logs perform data analyses of EHS information system for leading and lagging indicators.

Assistwith select safety projects as need arises ( e.g. EHS Kaizens cuts and lacerations slip trip fall)

Conduct risk assessments for new equipment new procedures or operations facility renovation projects and research protocols.

Supports incident investigations develops and drives CAPA mechanism .

Develop EH&S reports presentations and communications.

This position may provide work direction to others in support of day-to-day activities and requires excellent communication skills.

Applies knowledge of professional Health and Safety principles theories andconcepts and uses independent judgment to develop and design practical

solutions to complex EHS issues.

Evaluate proposed regulations to determine financial industrial and public impact.

Manage / Deliver projects as assigned and work with stakeholders to achieve desired results.

Applies knowledge of professional Health and Safety principles theories andconcepts and uses independent judgment to develop and design practical

solutions to complex EHS issues.

Evaluate proposed regulations to determine financial industrial and public impact.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

OR

An advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Nice to Have

Advanced degree ( Masters or above) in Environmental Science Occupational Safety Industrial Hygiene Engineering or related field

Professional certifications ( e.g. CSP CIH CHMM OSHA 30-hour Lean / Six SigmaISO)

Experience in fast-paced complex manufacturing especially with advanced technology

Hands-on expertise withenvironmental health andsafety programs : machine guarding LOTO PPE assessments chemical safety ergonomicsandnoise surveysSDS management hazardous wastemanagement ISO 14001 / 45001Emergency Response Team (ERT)

Proven ability to apply lean methodologies (e.g. Kaizen 5S) to drive EHS improvements and efficiency

Demonstrated project management skills including managing multiple EHS initiatives concurrently

Strong background in incident investigation root cause analysis and implementing CAPA mechanisms

Proficiency in EHS data analysis OSHA log maintenance and generating leading / lagging indicator reports

Experience developing and delivering EHS training and communication to diverse audiences

Ability to build relationships and collaborate with production teams engineers and leadership

Experience conducting risk assessments for new equipment processes and facility changesto implement actions to reduce risk and environmental impact

Multilingual skills or experience working in a global / regional EHS role

Proficient in Microsoft applicationsSoftware systems e.g. EnablonStoryline AgileWindchill Concur

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles : While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits resources and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD) : $92000.00 - $138000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience certification / education market conditions and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week : Health Dental and vision insurance Health Savings Account Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Life insurance Long-term disability leave Dependent daycare spending account Tuition assistance / reimbursement and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees : Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match Short-term disability Paid time off Paid holidays Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Assistance Program Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below :

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.

We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab to the factory floor to the conference room every one of us experiments creates builds improves and solves. We have the talent diverse perspectives and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business mission and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and / or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic Inc. (Medtronic) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 92000 - 138000