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Medtronic · 21 hours ago

Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, committed to alleviating pain and restoring health. The Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will design and implement EHS policies to ensure compliance with regulations, while fostering a culture of safety within the organization.

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Responsibilities

Identify and take corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers’ health or safety. This may include recommending organizational measures to protect workers’ safety through revised methods, processes, or materials; inspecting workplace environments, equipment, and/or practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and investigating and identifying causes regarding filed incidents
Ensure appropriate and timely corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist
Provide and promote employee awareness/training on matters of environmental, health, and safety to foster a culture of belonging and personal ownership/accountability for EHS
Develop, administer, and implement environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with governmental requirements
Review and analyze safety and compliance documentation issued by regulatory agencies; collaborate with regulatory agencies to determine corrective action plans
Own environmental obligations such as regulated waste management, air emissions, and wastewater management systems
Evaluate proposed regulations to determine financial, industrial, public, and environmental impact
Collaborate with the EHS network globally to leverage global EHS best practices locally

Qualification

OSHA regulationsEHS Management SystemsRisk AssessmentCertified Safety ProfessionalErgonomic principlesIndustrial hygieneLean principlesJob Safety AnalysisVelocityEHS softwareEnablon softwareInterpersonal skillsProject managementCommunication skills

Required

In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and effectively applying them in a manufacturing environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrate project management execution to achieve world-class EHS performance
Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams
Ability to communicate clearly and assertively
Identify and take corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers' health or safety
Ensure appropriate and timely corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist
Provide and promote employee awareness/training on matters of environmental, health, and safety
Develop, administer, and implement environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with governmental requirements
Review and analyze safety and compliance documentation issued by regulatory agencies
Own environmental obligations such as regulated waste management, air emissions, and wastewater management systems
Evaluate proposed regulations to determine financial, industrial, public, and environmental impact
Collaborate with the EHS network globally to leverage global EHS best practices locally

Preferred

Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations and environmental sustainability
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or willing to get
Experience applying ergonomic principles to workstation design and injury prevention programs
Hands-on experience using tools such as VelocityEHS software for ergonomic risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
Industrial hygiene knowledge
EHS Management Systems & Risk Assessment
Experience implementing lean principles and process improvement in an operational environment
Experience with laboratory electrical safety, radiation safety with laser equipment
Program champion, facilitator, able to work independently and drive innovative solutions to improve on strong safety culture
Proficient in leading risk assessments using tools such as Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Enablon software for hazard identification, incident tracking, and corrective action management

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 (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Company

Medtronic

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Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.

H1B Sponsorship

Medtronic has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (349)
2024 (387)
2023 (291)
2022 (310)
2021 (300)
2020 (261)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$18.16B
Key Investors
NHS EnglandBlackstone Life SciencesTrade Capital Funding
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B

Leadership Team

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Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
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Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
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