Manager, EHS

Abbott • Chicago, IL

24d • $113,300 - $226,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Manager works onsite at Abbott Park, Illinois, within the GES Global Engineering Services division. The role leads environmental programs focused on due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures, environmental remediation, and waste management, and supports environmental sustainability strategy and compliance management. This working specialist applies technical expertise to analyze data, interpret results, develop strategies, and implement actions, while also supporting Abbott’s broader environmental and sustainability programs. The role communicates complex technical issues clearly to senior leaders, keeps current with EHS trends and practices, and identifies ways to improve processes and prepare Abbott for the future.

The position also supports environmental content for Abbott’s sustainability report and other external reporting. It is an onsite position with travel of 5% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of direct experience in environmental due diligence, remediation, and waste management.
• Experience conducting acquisition and divestiture due diligence and identifying needed corrective actions with cost estimates.
• Experience developing and implementing responses to environmental releases and managing waste disposal programs.
• Ability to use electronic technologies and software to perform duties and improve efficiencies.
• Strong technical and science skills, including understanding of treatment technologies, environmental reporting, data systems, and methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Certifications in environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead environmental due diligence activities in support of acquisitions and divestitures.
• Lead, develop plans for, and implement environmental remediation projects, including immediate responses to environmental incidents and remediation related to historical events.
• Lead Abbott waste management programs to ensure proper waste management, prevent future liabilities, and improve waste management practices.
• Evaluate Abbott environmental performance data to identify opportunities and develop improvement plans supporting long-term goals.
• Provide environmental content for Abbott’s sustainability report and other external environmental reporting.
• Analyze data, interpret results, develop strategies, and implement actions within areas of responsibility.
• Communicate complex technical issues clearly and concisely to senior leaders.
• Keep abreast of EHS trends and practices and identify opportunities to make processes more efficient and effective.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager