EHS Specialist II
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Posted in Health and Safety


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Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world? At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere.

At Siemens Healthineers, We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting? Then come and join our global team as EHS Specialist 2 to maintain compliance and promote a safe and healthy environment.

Our global team : We are a team of more than 68,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare to help improve people's lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

Our culture : We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what's possible, to improve people's lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success. Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/careers .

This is a role well suited to an ambitious professional, looking for the next step in their career. As a EHS Specialist 2, you will be responsible for :

• Assist the Director of EHS in managing the Molecular Imaging Environmental, Health and Sustainability Initiative and establishing new policies and procedures.

• Work with Director of EHS to develop and maintain Business Continuity for the MI Clinical businesses. This includes working with each site team to develop and maintain the site Business Continuity Plans. Conduct annual drills of the Business Continuity Plans.

• Assist with managing the EHS Management System, including developing new procedures, implementing latest changes, and managing required records and documentation.

• Assist the Director of EHS and EHS Team with managing Molecular Imaging Product Related (PEP) and Facility-related environmental, health and safety initiatives. This includes collection of energy data, creation of Environmental Product Declarations, etc.

• Coordinate EHS digitalization and productivity projects.

• Assist the MI Health Management Lead with coordinating site events and implementing new initiatives.

• Assist the EHS and Training Team in developing EHS Training content and conducting training as needed (i.e. New Employee Orientation, Contactor Safety, etc.).

• Assist in the preparation of EHS compliance reports and documentation.

• Collect, maintain, and analyze EHS and Radiation Safety data and KPI's to identify trends in EHS performance.

• Assist with conducting safety and environmental audits and inspections.

• Assist in coordinating activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to environmental, health and safety requirements.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Support Radiation Safety Officer in performing various program tasks such as radiation surveys, package check-in, leak test/inventories.

• Support the site EHS Specialist in performing various program tasks such as ergonomic assessments, industrial hygiene (IH) surveys, job hazard analyses (JHA), personal protective equipment (PPE) and other hazard assessments.

• Assist with incident management, including incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.

• Perform functions related to hazardous waste including collection of contaminated wastes, organizing material for segregation using applicable waste codes. Prepares material and manifests for hazardous waste shipments.

• Be an EHS representative for site-related projects. This includes reviewing of Management of Change forms (MoC), conducting project safety reviews, evaluating new equipment, overseeing contractors and other tasks.

• Participate on site Emergency Response Team.

• Participate on the site EHS committee and in all internal and external audits.

• May be required to perform other EHS related duties as assigned.

Required skills to have for the success of this role:

  • Entry level to 3 years of Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Nuclear Medicine or related discipline preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong writing capabilities, especially with writing clear, concise EHS procedures.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Travel up to 10% when necessary to support projects.

Preferred knowledge and skills for the success of this role:
  • Associate/Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) certification, Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) certification, or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and NRC regulations and industry EH&S standards desired.
  • Experience working with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems.
  • DOT/IATA Hazardous Materials Certification.
  • First Aid/CPR/AED certified.
**Exceptionally qualified candidates who do not meet all requirements will also be considered

At Siemens Healthineers, we value those who dedicate their energy and passion to a greater cause. Our people make us unique as an employer in the med-tech industry. What unites and motivates our global team is the inspiration of our common purpose: To innovate for healthcare, building on our remarkable legacy of pioneering ideas that translate into even better healthcare products and services. We recognize that taking ownership of our work allows both us and the company to grow. We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment and the space to move beyond your comfort zone to grow both personally and professionally.

If you want to join us in transforming the way healthcare is delivered, visit our career site at https://jobs.siemens-healthineers.com/careers

If you wish to find out more about the specific division before applying, please visit: https://usa.healthcare.siemens.com/about .

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