EHS Engineer

Fortive•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The EHS Engineer is a pivotal member of the ASP team and works closely with cross-functional teams across North America to make environmental health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) integral to business practices. Because ASP manufactures medical devices, EHS&S operations are integrated with a robust quality management system and production processes and are critical to continued plant operations. The role takes a proactive approach to compliance, continuous improvement, and partnership with employees to support safe and sustainable work practices. The engineer assesses the effectiveness of EHS&S programs and collaborates with other departments to develop, implement, improve, and sustain programs and processes that support a safe, compliant, and sustainable work environment. The position reports to the leader of Global EHS and Sustainability. It involves occasional interaction with government regulatory agencies and external compliance auditors, cooperation with Fortive EHSLC as needed, and 10–20% domestic travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
At least 2 years of EHS&S experience in medical device manufacturing or related work, with a record of leading projects and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development in EHS&S.
Ability to interact successfully with employees at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to learn quickly, assess and evaluate situations, and act promptly.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to work tenaciously in a high-intensity, changing environment.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects collaboratively and inclusively.
Working knowledge of EHS rules and regulations.
Experience with regulatory permitting.
Leadership, judgment, decision-making, organizing, and planning skills.
Excellent interpersonal and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Uniform Fire and Building Codes.
Experience managing or developing Business Continuity Plans for manufacturing sites.
Experience leading technical teams and influencing others.
Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and the certification process.
Knowledge of EHS regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, improve, and sustain EHS&S programs aligned with organizational values, strategy, and objectives.
Design and conduct EHS&S training, focusing on best-practice deployment.
Maintain EHS&S records and reporting.
Conduct EHS&S compliance and management-system audits.
Use data-driven approaches to identify improvement areas and measure the impact of EHS&S initiatives.
Implement best practices that enhance EHS operations and align with global standards and regional needs.
Engage with manufacturing, QA, R&D, and field organizations to understand requirements and provide guidance and support.
Lead Job Hazard Assessments and support emergency response and first aid programs.
Lead project teams and promote a culture of safety and sustainability throughout the organization.
Continuously develop a comprehensive understanding of EHS industry requirements.
Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level.
Support the ISO 14001 environmental certification process for the Irvine manufacturing facility.
Occasionally interact with government regulatory agencies and external compliance auditors, and cooperate with Fortive EHSLC as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.