EHS & Facilities Specialist

EHS & Facilities Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering or related field required with a minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Knowledge of EHS and Worker’s Compensation rules and regulations
• Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats
• Ability to work both independently and on a team.
• Self-motivated, strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent computer skills
• Good communication, written and oral skills
• Excellent organizational skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle a broad range of tasks simultaneously and priorities and work cross-functionally in a highly-matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Use influence to advance EHS&S compliance/programs with proactive, transparent and effective messaging in line with Baxter Corporate policies, State and Federal regulations.
• Facilitate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the attainment of the company’s goals relative to EHS&S outcomes.
• Assist in emergency response and preparedness and be available to respond to emergencies for two shift business operation.
• Assist with annual department goals according to key metrics (Action Plan Closure Rate, Hazard ID Rate, Recordable Rate, Major/Severe Incidents/events) that are measured throughout the organization.
• Work independently to perform EHS inspections and audits of facilities, processes and equipment as well as work diligently to ensure the closure of any identified corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct and coordinate EHS trainings and onboarding process for employees.
• Coordinate the wellness programs in alignment with corporate initiatives and local wellness team.
• Assist in the management of the workers’ compensation program including claims monitoring and administration, report generation, and communication with employees, managers, insurance carriers, medical staff for litigated/non-litigated claims.
• Partner with management and others on the investigation of incidents, including ‘near-misses’ to identify root causes and corrective/preventive actions.
• Perform industrial hygiene activities such as air and noise monitoring as well as respiratory protection fit tests and training.
• Work with others to evaluate hazardous conditions and practices, including managing Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) to develop and implement hazard control practices and programs.
• Implement solutions that will support management’s efforts to improve and maintain compliance and best practices including leading the lockout/tagout and other essential EHS programs.
• Research industry ‘Best-Practices’ to ensure world class leadership in EHS&S.
• Data Management responsibilities include EHS Corrective Action Plan tracking, waste documentation, regulatory submittals, and others as assigned.
• Ensure preventive maintenance of critical site systems and equipment is performed on a regular basis.
• Manage all facility resources in respect to appearance including meeting rooms, office furniture, branding materials, regular internal/external cleaning.
• Direct and coordinate work of contracted workers or other maintenance technicians as required.
• Manage building security including issuing new ID badges, updating automatic building security measures and personnel access to restricted areas.
• Oversee facilities maintenance including janitorial services contracts, parking lot and sidewalk maintenance during inclement weather, and other activities as assigned.
• Manage third-party pest control contractor to ensure compliance with all applicable procedures and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of medical products industry preferred
• Experience with ISO14001 and ISO 45001 preferred
• Interest in EHS related certifications once eligible