Principal Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist - Santa Rosa (hybrid)

Principal Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist - Santa Rosa
The Cardiac and Vascular Group brings all of our cardiac and vascular businesses together into one cross-functional, collaborative operating unit to employ the full breadth of our talent, technologies, products, services, and solutions to address the needs of customers and patients across the globe.
AORTIC AND PERIPHERAL offers treatment for vascular abdominal and thoracic aortic disease and interventional devices used to treat Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) through catheter-based procedures and diagnostic technologies.
CORONARY AND STRUCTURAL HEART provides interventional devices to treat coronary arteries that are blocked by atherosclerotic plaque and devices and therapies to treat structural defects of the heart.
We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader that's why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.
Careers that Change Lives
In this exciting role as a Princpal EHS Specialist, you will be responsible for providing leadership and 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.
The Santa Rosa site is the research and new product development center of excellence supporting the Coronary, Aortic and Peripheral, and Structural Heart businesses, and also hosts a limited number of high-volume manufacturing operations. In addition, the Santa Rosa EHS team supports smaller sites in the Bay Area in a variety of different businesses as well as the CV sales US sales force. The Santa Rosa site has long been considered a leader in Medtronic for its strong EHS and Sustainability performance.
A Day in the Life
The Principal EHS Specialist will act as a business partner to a variety of R&D groups as well as manufacturing. The Principal EHS Specialist will have ownership over a defined number of EHS programs that are part of a comprehensive EHS Management system. Program ownership will involve periodic program reviews and audits, expertise in regulatory foundations for the various programs, providing training to employees, overseeing administrative processes and continuous improvement efforts, and ensuring the effectiveness of program elements. Major programs of emphasis include Workers Compensation, Ergonomics, Environmental based programs and permitting, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation programs, Hazardous Waste, Air, Wastewater, Lasers and Radiation, and other various areas of expertise.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Develops, administers, and implements environmental, health, and Safety programs in accordance with governmental requirements.
• Depending on position location, may monitor pollution prevention activities, compliance, and auditing efforts.
• Contributes to studies and prepares environmental impact reports for new construction projects, plant processes and permit changes.
• Reviews and analyzes environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies; collaborate 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.
• Strong understanding of California Workers Compensation
• Experience in ergonomic evaluations for on- and off-site employees
• Industrial Hygiene knowledge
• Ability to travel up to 25% to alternate site in Santa Clara and Menlo Park, CA

Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience working with OSHA, EPA or local environmental Health and Safety regulation
• Or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years' experience working with OSHA, EPA or local environmental Health and Safety regulation

Nice to Have

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• Stormwater regulation knowledge
• TSCA Knowledge
• Experience in integrating EHS programs into a business,
• Experience in industrial hygiene monitoring for airborne contaminants, noise, ionizing radiation, etc.
• The ability to interact and build relationships with people at all levels and communicate sensitive and complicated issues seamlessly to a diverse worker population.
• Experience managing environmental programs such as hazardous waste and air permits.
• Strong understanding of California Workers Compensation
• Experience in ergonomic evaluations for on- and off-site employees
• Experience developing and implementing Behavior-Based Safety programs in a large organization.
• Lean / Six-Sigma green belt certification
• Medical Device or other FDA regulated industry experience.

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.
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.
Salary Min: $108,000 Salary Max: $162,000