Medtronic · 3 days ago
Senior EHS Specialist
Irvine, California, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $138K/yr
4+ years expMedtronic is a leader in global healthcare technology, dedicated to addressing significant health challenges. The Senior EHS Specialist will lead environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations, reduce risks, and promote a strong safety culture within the organization.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Develops, administers and implements environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with governmental requirements
Conduct on-site EHS inspections, audits, and risk assessments to confirm compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable local requirements
Assess and document controls for machine guarding, electrical safety, hazardous waste, chemical management, ergonomics, and related operational hazards
Serve as the site EHS compliance lead during regulatory inspections and internal/external audits, including preparation, escorting, response coordination, and documentation
Maintain a regulatory horizon scan and translate new or changing requirements into site-level actions, timelines, and owner assignments
Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, procedures, and standards aligned with company governance and regulatory obligations
Support environmental compliance activities as applicable, including permitting, pollution prevention, environmental impact considerations, and required reporting
Lead incident, injury, near-miss, and environmental event investigations using structured root cause analysis methods
Define corrective and preventive actions, assign ownership, and verify effectiveness to prevent recurrence
Identify potential EHS risks and provide clear, practical mitigation recommendations to site leadership based on severity and exposure
Partner with Engineering, Facilities, and Operations to embed EHS requirements into daily work, maintenance practices, and operational changes
Build positive working relationships across diverse teams and levels to gain cooperation and drive adoption of safe behaviors and compliant processes
Create toolbox talks, safety communications, and informational presentations and deliver them effectively across multiple levels of the operations team for supported site(s)
Design and deliver EHS training programs for employees and contractors, ensuring content is understood and applied on the floor
Mentor colleagues and reinforce a 'Find it, Fix it' culture that encourages hazard reporting, timely resolution, and learning
Analyze EHS performance data (incidents, audits, observations, trends) and convert findings into prioritized, actionable improvement plans
Present recommendations, tactical direction, and business-relevant insights to drive alignment and acceptance with stakeholders
Lead EHS improvement projects from scoping through implementation, including success measures, timelines, and sustainment plans
Manage competing priorities with flexibility, follow through on assignments with minimal supervision, and reliably close commitments
Identify and implement EHS best practices that improve performance and are scalable across the organization
Apply ethical decision-making and professional judgment in all work, including when balancing customer service with governance and compliance requirements
Adapt local site strategies to meet applicable corporate, local, and global standards (including ISO-aligned expectations where relevant)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 4 years relevant EHS experience or a Master's degree and a minimum of 2 years relevant EHS experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, construction, utility, or industrial environments
Experience leading compliance programs and safety improvement initiatives
Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, ANSI, and related regulatory requirements
Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems preferred
Experience with risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
CSP or equivalent certification preferred
ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 credentials highly desirable
Strong communication and presentation capabilities
Ability to influence leadership and gain cooperation across teams
Skilled in balancing governance requirements with operational needs
Able to manage competing priorities while maintaining collaboration and customer focus
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
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.17BKey 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
Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
Recent News
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