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Medtronic Environmental Health & Safety Manager in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
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In this exciting role as an EHS Manager at Medtronic sites in Minneapolis, you will be responsible for implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) 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 employee health and safety programs including manufacturing and laboratory safety, ergonomic injury reduction, chemical management, machine guarding, lock out tag out, electrical safety industrial hygiene, biosafety, regulated waste management, air emissions, stormwater, and wastewater management. You will monitor workplace safety risks and environmental impacts through observation of work processes, equipment, and the work habits of employees with emphasis on Manufacturing operations.
A Day in the Life
As an EHS Manager you will develop procedures and training for Right-to-Know, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, lock-out/tag-out, emergency response, confined space, laser safety, personal protective equipment, ionizing radiation, ergonomic safety, biological safety, industrial hygiene, material handling, and others in compliance with OSHA regulations, corporate requirements, and CDC and NIOSH guidelines.
May monitor pollution prevention activities, compliance and auditing efforts.
Conducts studies and prepares environmental impact reports for new construction projects, plant processes and permit changes.
Reviews and analyzes environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies; collaborates with regulatory agencies to determine corrective action plans.
Evaluates proposed regulations to determine financial, industrial, public and environmental impact.
Interacts with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues; establishes permit requirements and assists in regulatory audits.
Represents Company in government and industry rule-making activities.
Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist.
Identifies and takes corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers’ health or safety, which may include recommending organizational measures to protect workers’ safety through revised methods, processes, or materials; inspecting workplace environments, equipment, and/or practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and investigating and/or identifying causes regarding filed incidents.
May provide/promote employee awareness/training on matters of environmental, health, and safety.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Nice to Have
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following skills, experiences, and certifications:
Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910)
Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
Laser Safety Officer
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
Certified Safety Professional
Degree in science or occupational health field
Industrial hygiene knowledge
Experience conducting risk assessments.
Radiation Safety Officer
Biosafety knowledge
Occupational safety and health certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM)
Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, EHS Management Systems, Ergonomics and Behavior Based Safety principles
EHS program training and development experience within a Manufacturing setting
Environmental sustainability knowledge
Good Communications skills.
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
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. (ADA-United States of America)
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. Learn more about our benefits here (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic) .
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .
The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
Min Salary
107200
Max Salary
160800
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 law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.