Senior EHS Engineer

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Summary:

To develop, implement and administrate all applicable environmental, health, safety (EHS) and Industrial Hygiene (IH) policies and programs. Responsible for site compliance with all federal, state and local environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulations. Provides technical support to EHS division staff, quality, engineering, facilities, maintenance and manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Execute the elements EHSS Management System (including ISO 14001 & 45001) as necessary
• Assist with the administration and implementation of EHS policies and programs.
• Ensure compliance with EHSS regulations and Baxter requirements; follows emerging EHSS regulations and issues.
• Proactively identify potential EHS hazards through risk assessments, Gemba walks, inspections, etc., and drive timely corrective actions.
• Provide regulatory guidance and administration support on all EHS regulations.
• Provide management assistance in maintaining and setting goals and targets for all EHS programs having significant impact.
• Develops relationships with other functions (e.g., engineering, facilities) to ensure EHSS aspects are considered at the beginning of new/changing operations and drives improvement existing EHSS methods and techniques.
• Provide assistance with pollution prevention and waste minimization activities. • Provide assistance in the negotiation and development of EHS service contracts.
• Perform and/or assist in Industrial Hygiene monitoring.
• Conduct facility management system audits.
• Handle interactions with regulatory agencies.
• Provide specialized training to Baxter employees.
• Manage site activities which impact areas of environmental and/or safety compliance with Federal, State, or Local regulations.
• Provide non-routine problem solving for engineering, R&D and manufacturing groups.
• Prepare and/or assist with composing agency (e.g. EPA), corporate and divisional reports.
• Lead site Emergency Response Team for hazardous materials spills and medical response.
• Accomplishes EH&S results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Manages workers' compensation program including claims monitoring and administration, report generation, and communication with employees, managers, insurance carriers, medical staff for litigated/non-litigated claims.

Qualifications
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Corporate rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Must have deep knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations with experience in executing California specific requirements Proven ability to develop and execute short and long-term strategic plans.
• Proven track record of interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• In-depth process knowledge of related manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific, and statistical data.
• Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to clearly articulate information during regulatory/client inspections
• Ability to understand GMPs and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to use enterprise software.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and information to determine paths for process improvement and potential root cause.
• Ability to respond to detailed inquiries and present information to groups and senior leaders.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of business acumen

Education and/or Experience

1. B.S. Degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering or related field required;

2. 2) Minimum of 5 years of related experience which should include leadership experience through direct supervision or indirect leadership roles (project management, leading teams, mentoring

The physical activity of this position
• Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound

The physical requirements of this position
• Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position
• None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

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