Principal EHS Systems & Data Analyst
About The Position
This role is responsible for advancing enterprise Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and sustainability performance through data analytics, information management systems, and performance reporting. The position supports global EHS and sustainability programs by managing EHS data frameworks, ensuring data quality, and transforming operational data into actionable insights for leadership decision-making. A key aspect of this role is maintaining and optimizing the EHS Information Management System (EHSIMS) and associated analytics platforms to support regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and enterprise EHS & sustainability objectives. Medtronic emphasizes bringing bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first. In-person exchanges are valued, with a minimum of 4 days a week onsite commitment to foster professional growth and cross-functional collaboration. This role can be based at any of Medtronic's Minnesota locations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 10+ years of experience OR Associate's Degree and 8+ years of experience OR Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of experience
- Environmental compliance or EHS data management experience
- Strong experience with data analytics platforms and visualization tools (Power BI, etc.)
- Working knowledge of AI concepts and AI-enabled analytics tools to support automation, forecasting, and insight generation
- U.S. work authorization
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in multinational operations and supply chains
- Self-motivation with ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines and multiple requests
- Understanding of responsible AI, data privacy, and information security principles when handling EHS and sustainability data (including appropriate use of AI tools)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
- Ability to communicate complex data insights to technical and non-technical audiences
- High integrity, strong documentation discipline, and compliance mindset
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across global teams
- For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain enterprise EHS performance dashboards and visualizations for leadership reporting
- Analyze EHS data to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities
- Translate complex environmental and safety datasets into clear insights and executive-level reporting
- Support development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics aligned with corporate EHS strategy
- Utilize advanced analytics tools (Power BI, etc.) to perform trend analysis, forecasting, and performance benchmarking
- Leverage AI-enabled analytics (e.g., anomaly detection, predictive insights, natural language querying) to enhance EHS trend identification, risk prediction, and reporting efficiency
- Provide leadership teams with data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and risk management
- Manage and optimize enterprise EHS Information Management Systems
- Establish and maintain data governance frameworks for EHS metrics
- Ensure data integrity, governance, and quality control across EHS data sources
- Support system configuration, user support, and data validation processes
- Collaborate with IT and EHS stakeholders to improve digital tools and reporting capabilities
- Develop automated reporting processes and system integrations to improve data efficiency
- Provide training and guidance to system users across global teams
- Support preparation of sustainability disclosures and regulatory reporting aligned with frameworks
- Document data methodologies, assumptions, and calculation approaches to ensure transparency and audit readiness
Benefits
- Health, Dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
- Short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
High school or GED
