EHS Engineer

Fortive•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The EHS Engineer is a pivotal member of the ASP team, working with cross-functional teams across North America to make environmental health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) integral to business practices. At this medical device manufacturer, EHS&S operations are integrated with the quality management system and production processes and are critical to continued plant operations. The role takes a proactive approach to compliance, continuous improvement, and employee partnership, assessing program effectiveness and collaborating across departments to develop, implement, improve, and sustain programs and processes for a safe, compliant, and sustainable workplace. The position reports to the leader of Global EHS and Sustainability. The role supports the ISO 14001 environmental certification process for the Irvine manufacturing facility, may occasionally interact with government regulatory agencies and external compliance auditors, and cooperates with Fortive EHSLC as needed. Domestic travel is 10–20%.

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 experience.
Proven track record of leading projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
Commitment to continuous 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.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects collaboratively and inclusively.
Leadership, judgment, decision-making, organizing, and planning skills.
Working knowledge of EHS rules and regulations.
Experience with regulatory permitting.
Excellent interpersonal and computer skills.
Willingness to travel domestically 10–20%.

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 the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and certification process.
Knowledge of EHS compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, improve, and sustain EHS&S programs aligned with organizational values, strategy, and objectives.
Design and conduct EHS&S training focused on deploying best practices.
Maintain EHS&S records and reporting.
Conduct EHS&S compliance and management-system audits.
Use data-driven approaches to identify improvement opportunities and measure the impact of EHS&S initiatives.
Implement best practices to improve EHS operations in alignment with global standards and regional needs.
Engage with manufacturing, QA, R&D, and field organizations to understand needs and 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&S 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Interact occasionally with government regulatory agencies and external compliance auditors.
Cooperate with Fortive EHSLC as needed.