EHS Specialist

Siemens Healthineers

21h

About The Position

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. The Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of site programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health and safety regulations. This individual will work with various cross-functional teams including Operations, Security, Facilities, Engineering, etc. to promote engagement and support of EHS targets, safety and health culture and regulatory compliance. This position supports multiple Manufacturing/R&D sites and reports directly to the Director of Environmental, Health and Safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
8-10 years experience in EHS Program Management.
Working knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations and industry EH&S standards.
Strong knowledge in electrical safety and high voltage including OSHA and NFPA 70E compliance.
Demonstrated ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for workplace hazards.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.
Strong writing capabilities, especially with writing clear, concise EHS procedures.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
Must be able to interface with all levels of the organization.
Must be able to work outside of normal work hours when required to support audits, projects, emergencies and other tasks.
Travel up to 20% when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification, Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) certification, or equivalent.
Experience working with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems.
Forklift train-the trainer certification.
Fall protection train-the-trainer certification.

Responsibilities

Managing and performing planning, inspection, reporting, and recordkeeping for all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance programs.
Developing and implementing EHS policies and procedures.
Maintaining OSHA logs, EHS permits, licenses, and registrations.
Investigating EHS-related incidents (including injuries, near misses, and releases) to determine root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Managing workers’ compensation claims and the return-to-work program.
Performing evaluations and risk assessments of processes to ensure EHS compliance and recommending improvements to reduce or eliminate waste, emissions, and hazards.
Provide support for site-related projects. This includes reviewing Management of Change forms (MoC), conducting project safety reviews, evaluating new equipment, and overseeing contractors and other tasks.
Conducting industrial hygiene (IH) surveys, job hazard analyses (JHA), and personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments.
Performing ergonomic evaluations for office and manufacturing environments.
Partnering with the facilities team to manage the Contractor Safety Program.
Conducting compliance assessments, EHS inspections, and management system audits.
Developing EHS training courses and delivering in-person training on specific EHS topics.
Leading EHS Committees and Emergency Response Teams.
Maintaining the chemical inventory and SDS database.
Managing environmental compliance activities, including hazardous waste handling, SARA 312 reporting, and SARA 313 Toxic Release Inventory reporting.
Maintaining EHS Management System requirements.
Conducting EHS Awareness Training Sessions for new employees to raise awareness and promote a positive safety culture.
Providing technical guidance to management on EHS issues and regulatory compliance.
Interfacing with EHS regulatory agencies.
Supporting the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) in managing site Radiation Safety Programs.
Provide backup support to the Knoxville EHS Specialist.
May be required to perform other EHS related duties and tasks as assigned.