What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior EHS Manager position at Baxter?
This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.
Job Description:
The Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for the development,
implementation, and administration of all applicable environmental, safety and industrial hygiene support
programs and company policies. The ideal candidate will strategically plan for and assist in compliance with
all federal, state and local EHS regulations; act as primary liaison with external regulatory agencies;
communicate Baxter's Global EHS Policies to the regional facilities; and lead roles in some select or
specialized EHS programs and/or activities as assigned.
Essential Duties &
Responsibilities:
* Develop, implement, manage, and/or ensure compliance for Environmental,
Safety, and industrial hygiene compliance programs.
* Evaluate and act upon new environmental & safety regulations.
* Manage site activities which impact areas of environmental and/or safety
compliance with Federal, State, or Local regulations.
* In collaboration with management, assist in developing and implementing
site policies concerning environmental and safety issues.
* Monitor and direct the facility regarding new air permits related to operations
and construction.
* Negotiate and secure contracts for hazardous and non-hazardous waste
disposal.
* Supervise and provide technical guidance to, Environmental & Safety
Associates and Occupational Nursing staff.
* Primary contact for regulatory agencies such as EPA and OSHA for
inspections, permitting, and reporting.
* Assist with communication, information gathering, evaluating and responding
to events or conditions that are not consistent with our operations.
* Provide facility representation during various EHS audits including outside
agency inquiries/inspections.
* Assist with EHS audits at the Corporate and Regional levels.
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* Assist in the completion of annual EHS reporting requirements into Baxter's
Environmental Reporting System (ERS). Assist in the validation of the
quarterly ERS data from individual facilities. Develop regional EHS reports as
needed.
* Provide a monthly summary to the regional Director of EHS regarding
pertinent facility EHS information.
* Assist with tracking and communication of regulatory requirements within the
region.
* Assure that plans are developed and executed to assure that Baxter's
activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws.
* Assist facilities with EHS training and develop written programs where
applicable.
* Provide information and direction to management on potential threats to the
business that may result in legal action against our organization or company
officers.
* Ability to operate a car and travel via air, rail or other means of passenger
conveyance at frequencies of approximately 5% - 20%.
Qualifications:
* Must be conversant in EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
* Must hold a registered professional certification in the environmental or
safety field (i.e. CHMM, CSP, or CIH).
Education and/or
Experience:
* B.S. Degree in Environmental, Safety or related field required
* M.S. Degree in Environmental or Safety Engineering preferred
* Minimum of 7 years' experience in related position required.
Physical / Safety
Requirements:
* Wearing personal protective equipment in the form or eye, head and foot
protection, hearing protection and may require the occasional use of a
respirator.
The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
EEO is the Law
EEO is the law - Poster Supplement
Pay Transparency Policy
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
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At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission.
Job Description:
The Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for the development,
implementation, and administration of all applicable environmental, safety and industrial hygiene support
programs and company policies. The ideal candidate will strategically plan for and assist in compliance with
all federal, state and local EHS regulations; act as primary liaison with external regulatory agencies;
communicate Baxter's Global EHS Policies to the regional facilities; and lead roles in some select or
specialized EHS programs and/or activities as assigned.
Essential Duties &
Responsibilities:
* Develop, implement, manage, and/or ensure compliance for Environmental,
Safety, and industrial hygiene compliance programs.
* Evaluate and act upon new environmental & safety regulations.
* Manage site activities which impact areas of environmental and/or safety
compliance with Federal, State, or Local regulations.
* In collaboration with management, assist in developing and implementing
site policies concerning environmental and safety issues.
* Monitor and direct the facility regarding new air permits related to operations
and construction.
* Negotiate and secure contracts for hazardous and non-hazardous waste
disposal.
* Supervise and provide technical guidance to, Environmental & Safety
Associates and Occupational Nursing staff.
* Primary contact for regulatory agencies such as EPA and OSHA for
inspections, permitting, and reporting.
* Assist with communication, information gathering, evaluating and responding
to events or conditions that are not consistent with our operations.
* Provide facility representation during various EHS audits including outside
agency inquiries/inspections.
* Assist with EHS audits at the Corporate and Regional levels.
jobs.baxter.com
* Assist in the completion of annual EHS reporting requirements into Baxter's
Environmental Reporting System (ERS). Assist in the validation of the
quarterly ERS data from individual facilities. Develop regional EHS reports as
needed.
* Provide a monthly summary to the regional Director of EHS regarding
pertinent facility EHS information.
* Assist with tracking and communication of regulatory requirements within the
region.
* Assure that plans are developed and executed to assure that Baxter's
activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws.
* Assist facilities with EHS training and develop written programs where
applicable.
* Provide information and direction to management on potential threats to the
business that may result in legal action against our organization or company
officers.
* Ability to operate a car and travel via air, rail or other means of passenger
conveyance at frequencies of approximately 5% - 20%.
Qualifications:
* Must be conversant in EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
* Must hold a registered professional certification in the environmental or
safety field (i.e. CHMM, CSP, or CIH).
Education and/or
Experience:
* B.S. Degree in Environmental, Safety or related field required
* M.S. Degree in Environmental or Safety Engineering preferred
* Minimum of 7 years' experience in related position required.
Physical / Safety
Requirements:
* Wearing personal protective equipment in the form or eye, head and foot
protection, hearing protection and may require the occasional use of a
respirator.
The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
EEO is the Law
EEO is the law - Poster Supplement
Pay Transparency Policy
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
085160
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