Senior Specialist (Environmental Health and Safety)

Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company paid pension plan and profit sharing, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future.Responsible for assuring the site/organization is in compliance with all local, state, federal and company regulatory standards and policies. Responsible for the management of all environmental, health, safety and security related processes and procedures for the site. Works with Division and Corporate resources to ensure all environmental, health, safety and security systems are maintained and improved. Utilizes a broad knowledge of Environmental, Health, Safety and Security practices, theories, principles and techniques to provide solutions to a wide variety of problems both routine and difficult. Capable of developing solutions utilizing in-depth data analysis and evaluation. Develops, implements and maintains policies, procedures and programs. Personally conducts investigations of all safety and environmental outages, some requiring applications of new approaches in the field. Develops and conducts EHS training for employees. Manages the site security process for protection of personnel and assets. Acts as a technical resource for project teams, supervisors and other internal customers. Capable of working independently with minimal supervision in key responsibility areas. Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritional products.Qualifications
Four year college degree in safety, health, environmental sciences or related disciplines( engineering with a consecration in environmental, industrial hygiene, safety, etc.). Three to six years experience in environmental, health and safety(EHS) required. Excellent working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and NFPA regulatory standards as well as California state and local EHS regulatory agencies. Ability to translate regulatory requirements into policies and procedures. Good presentation skills and/or group facilitation skills is required. Experience working health, safety, environmental opportunities in a manufacturing organization producing FDA regulated products. Individual must possess demonstrated leadership capability, sound judgement and problem-solving skills. Must have strong communication skills, both written and oral along with good interpersonal skills used in interacting, consulting and influencing employees and resources both internal and external to the company. Computer literate, capable of using all base programs, Word, Excel, Powerpoint as well as some advance computer knowledge( Access, etc.) would be desirable. Good project management skills and knowledge of related disciplines required. Certification(CIH,CSP,CHP,etc.) is desirable, but not required.Bachelors Degree - Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, Health and Safety, Engineering, Biological Sciences; 3 to 6 years of experience/ CIH, CSP, CHP, etc. preferred

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