We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Nov 2024

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

A Day in the Life

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. Join us as a valued team member at our newest Manufacturing site in Grand Rapids, MI. 

We look for accountable leaders who have a clear vision of where we are going and how to get there, bold inclusive thinkers who create new ideas and bring our best solutions forward to benefit our patients, business partners, and customers.

Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career.  We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare. 
 

As the EHS Specialist, you will:

• Develop, administer, and implement environmental health and safety (EHS) programs in accordance with governmental and company requirements. These programs include, but are not limited to: Ergonomics, Incident Investigation and Reporting, Worker’s Compensation, Control of Hazardous Energy, Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, Hot Work, Job Safety Analysis, Powered Industrial Trucks, Compressed Gases, Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Waste, and Management of Change.

• Review and analyze documentation issued by regulatory agencies.

• Collaborate with regulatory agencies to determine corrective action plans.

• Conduct studies and prepare environmental impact reports for new construction projects, plant processes and permit changes.

• Evaluate proposed regulations to determine financial and industrial impact.

• Interact with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues and assist in regulatory audits.

• Identify and take 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.

• Provide/promote employee awareness/training on matters of environmental health and safety.

• Conduct EHS reviews for new product development, facility modification, product manufacturing modifications, and new equipment/machinery installations. 

• Facilitate EHS reviews for product transfer to/from other facilities.

• Develop and drive programs and policies to improve safety culture and risk reduction.

• Lead Emergency Response Team.

• Partner with Facilities on environmental sustainability initiatives and applicable data management.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with EHS management systems and risk assessment.

• Professional certification or certification eligible (CSP, CIH, CHMM).

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):$72,000.00 - $108,000.00This 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).

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 90,000+ 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 law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.