Senior Operations Specialist – EHS

CONMED Corporation • Utica, NY

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About The Position

Do you have a passion for safety, problem‑solving, and making continuous improvements? We have an amazing entry level opportunity as a Senior Operations Specialist – EHS to build your career and experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), operations support, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This is a chance to get hands‑on exposure in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring our Utica, NY manufacturing operations remain safe, healthy, and efficient. You’ll oversee regulatory compliance and reporting and drive initiatives that reduce risk and improve processes. This position offers the opportunity to influence site-wide practices and make a measurable impact on employee well-being and operational excellence. You’ll be a key resource for site operations including incident response/investigation, audits/ inspections, and emergency preparedness, helping maintain a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in B usiness , Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 0- 2 years of relevant experience in Environmental Science, Business, Operations, Safety / EHS and/ or Engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to interpret regulations and apply them effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• A passion for safety, leadership, and driving positive change.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Coordinate EHS-related projects, including process improvements, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and submit EHS reports (OSHA, EPA, RCRA, SPCC) accurately and on time.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance EHS programs and implement best practices across the site.
• Documentation & Audits: Maintain compliance records and support internal and external audits, ensuring readiness at all times .
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans, conduct drills, and ensure safety programs are up to date and effective.
• Employee Engagement: Collaborate with employees and site leadership to promote safety awareness and compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
• Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees