EHS Specialist II

Additional Location(s):  N/A

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.           

About the Role:

Ensures Company meets and complies with all applicable environmental regulations at the Federal, State, and local levels, and functions as a specialist in environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

Work Mode
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office five days per week.

Relocation
Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

VISA
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Supports or oversees environmental management programs and procedures to uphold compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local environmental regulations (i.e. wastewater, stormwater, hazardous and infectious waste management, non-hazardous waste management, toxic pollution prevention, etc.).
• Maintains adherence to compliance calendar for environmental permit/license applications, forms, permits, and/or reports required for Company's operations.
• Develops and implements programs or actions to prevent, or correct, environmental non-compliance or system non-conformance using knowledge of manufacturing processes, chemistry, and environmental regulations.
• Assures Company's compliance with environmental regulations through regular self-assessment of compliance register, and through ongoing analysis of operating records and test reports, and/or by personal observation and investigation. Implements corrective action where required.
• Provides technical guidance to management regarding environment related issues or concerns, and regulatory compliance through personal expertise or by referring to correct source(s).
• Interacts with representatives from regulatory agencies and escorts through site facilities to explain operations and establish verification that compliance with regulations is in order.
• Supports conformance with the site ISO14001:2018 certified Environmental Management System, including development and management of sustainability objectives/targets, documentation, and internal/external audit facilitation and participation.
• Identifies opportunities, develops, and implements environmental sustainability continuous improvement projects of small to medium complexity to support achievement of site’s environmental performance objectives (i.e. waste diversion/reduction/recycling, waste data management, environmental communication and education, external certifications, etc.).
• Manages relationships with external service providers (i.e. waste management vendors, labs, consultants, etc.).
• Participates on cross-functional teams focused on improving site’s environmental sustainability performance and/or establishing the site’s environmental culture (i.e. Green Team).
• Serves as an internal business unit liaison for the Environmental, Health, and Safety team including facilitating incident investigations and the associated corrective/preventive action process.
• Tracks key environmental metrics and communicates status at the site and global company level on a regular basis.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Sustainable Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, or other related environmental degree.
• Knowledge and/or working experience related to environmental regulatory agencies and requirements (EPA, MPCA, DOT, EPCRA, RCRA, etc.).
• 3+ years working in the environmental compliance and/or sustainability field.

• True Zero Waste, hazardous materials/waste management knowledge.
• Working experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device or electronics industries.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and/or committees.
• Experience conducting staff training sessions.
• Experience in stormwater management.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management System coordination.
• Experience in identifying, developing and implementing Sustainability initiatives (energy reduction, pollution prevention, waste reduction and recycling).
• DOT Hazardous Materials General Awareness (Title 49 CFR, Part 172, Subpart H) certificate.
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certificate.
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Management (Title 40 CFR, Part 265) certificate.
• True Zero Waste Advisor
• Other relevant training and/or certifications.

Requisition ID: 613450 

Minimum Salary: $ 69500 

Maximum Salary: $ 132000 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.