Assoc. Spec, Env Health & Safety Job at Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences Añasco, PR

Design and lead EHS operational strategies and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement processes to ensure compliance with EHS goals and programs.

Conduct periodic internal inspections and audit at the site to ensure continuous compliance with applicable regulations; and provide guidance to appropriate team members.

Evaluate environmental and/or safety needs with focus on any of the following: air permitting, wastewater solutions, ergonomics, and/or hazardous materials; Develop and implement processes to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Provide EHS expertise for new processes, new products, and technologies and participate in the change control process of the site.

Collaborate with team to investigate cause for complaints and deviations and recommend sound corrective and preventive measures to avoid recurrence; develop reports.

Revise existing EHS training and written programs to ensure compliance with all applicable EHS regulations; may deliver training as necessary.

Research, analyze, and evaluate data to create routine reports in response to internal requests.

Act as liaison with government agencies for EHS managers as assigned by Manager.

Other duties as assigned by management; Participate in emergency response activities.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in in Engineering, Scientific, or EHS related field no experience required or Master's Degree or equivalent in in Engineering, Scientific, or EHS related field no experience required.

Additional Skills:
Good computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite.

Basic documentation, communication and interpersonal relationship skills.

Good understanding and knowledge of EPA, OSHA, local and federal regulations.

Good problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.

Good understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work.

Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality.

Strict attention to detail.

Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels.

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment.

Must be able to work in a team environment, including immediate supervisor and other team members in the section or group.

Ability to build stable working relationships internally.

Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control.

About Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 13,000 individuals worldwide.

For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.

For United States Applicants Only:
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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