Environmental Health & Safety Specialist I

Tandem Diabetes Care•California - High Bluff, CA

1d•$29 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist I assists with implementing the company’s environmental, health, and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Maintains the Safety Data Sheet database and chemical inventory. Performs periodic safety inspections. Monitors hazardous and non-hazardous waste removal vendors and assists with waste minimization. Collects and compiles environmental, health, and safety metrics. Supports the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. Supports the workers’ compensation program and assists with claims management. Recommends corrective actions where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist. Supports Tandem’s safety culture.

Requirements

Highly effective team player and collaborator. Track record of partnering with and engaging others to implement change. Visible and dynamic champion for EHS.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
A positive approach to people and problem-solving solutions along with a strong sense of discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations.
Bachelor’s degree (B.A/B.S.) in a related field or a combination of equivalent education and applicable work experience.
Holds or is working towards professional safety certification, e.g., CIH, CSP, ASP, etc.
One year of health and safety experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or a degree in safety or industrial hygiene is preferred.
Experience with hazardous waste management and handling is a plus

Responsibilities

Supports environmental health related activities in compliance with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Supports ISO 14001 Environmental Management System audits
Contributes to the site efforts on hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
Helps maintain and administer Tandem’s Blood Borne Pathogens Program.
Supports Tandem’s Hazardous Communication Program.
Supports hazardous and non-hazardous waste management and minimization.
Performs weekly hazardous waste inspections
Routinely collects and compiles environmental metrics (water, energy, waste streams, carbon footprint)
Maintains accuracy of Safety Data Sheet database.
Conducts and maintains accurate chemical inventory.
Supports occupational safety related activities in compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Engages and works cooperatively with site employees, supervisors, and managers to meet safety goals and continuously improve safety performance.
Supports workers’ compensation program, including reporting work-related injuries and illnesses to the carrier.
Assists with the development of safety and ergonomics training.
Supports Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
Performs ergonomic evaluations
Ensures root causes and contributing factors are identified, and appropriate CAPAs are assigned and tracked to completion.
Maintains accurate health, safety, and accident records
Supports the development and maintenance of facility emergency preparedness and response plans and ensures that all affected employees receive training as needed.
Assists with routine fire drills, safety inspections, permits, and certifications.
Maintains prescription safety glasses and safety footwear programs.
Ensures work is performed in compliance with company policies including Privacy/HIPAA and other regulatory, legal, and safety requirements.
Other responsibilities as assigned.