EHS Specialist

Additional Locations: Costa Rica-Heredia

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

At our company, we value diversity and believe it is our greatest strength. We are committed to empowering women, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Our belief is that your diversity enriches our work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Additionally, we have a Gender Equality Policy that reflects our commitment to fairness and equality in the workplace.

Hybrid Roles:

Boston Scientific's hybrid workplace includes Working from Home and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview. 

About the Role:

Join our dynamic team as EHS Specialist to develop, implement, and ensure continuous improvement of the Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) systems. The primary purposes of these systems are maintaining compliance with the requirements of Boston Scientifics’ corporate EH&S policies and requirements and all applicable national, state, and local regulations, driving EH&S performance improvements across the site, and capturing and communicating information describing EH&S roles, responsibilities and contribution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Main responsible for Safety, Emergency Response and Occupational Health programs implementation and programs health for the Business/Facility assigned.
• Local Safety/ER/OH regulations compliance.
• Definition and documentation of Safety/IH & OH indicators.
• Incidents & Injuries Investigations support.
• EHS Engineer will be the main responsible of several Safety/ER & OH Programs as requested (program owner).
• Develop and implement new EH&S programs, policies, procedures, and training related to field of expertise.
• Maintain and report site EH&S metrics, statistics and records to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, systems and fulfill Corporate reporting and information needs.
• Support management to reduce workplace injury frequency and severity rates.
• Advocate for EH&S as a core value of Boston Scientific and provide regular communications within the EH&S team regarding EH&S activities and performance.
• Chair or serve on EH&S-related committees, task forces and/or cross functional teams as applicable.
• Conduct EH&S compliance audits, self-assessments, and inspections throughout the facilities.
• Conduct and/or coordinate periodic industrial hygiene, safety, and environmental sampling/testing.
• Conduct chemical and SDS risk assessments, as well as operations risk assessments to specify engineering controls, and other regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Identify hazardous workplace conditions and establishes guidelines for compliance, risk and injury reduction.
• Takes effective steps to ensure that workplace conditions comply with applicable local, national and state regulations.
• Provide regulatory guidance and recommendations for equipment specifications/installations, and facilities modifications.
• Participate in regulatory inspections and serve as liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Specify requirements and develop systems to ensure on-going operational permits compliance.
• Serve as EH&S representation in cross functional operation projects for new process/chemical introduction, capacity expansion, facility changes, new equipment introduction, etc.
• May be responsible or contributor for the implementation of the Environmental, Health and Safety Management System (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001).
• May be main responsible for Carbon Neutral System for the Business/Facility assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environment Health and Safety or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Package
• Intermediate English Level
• Submit resume in English

Preferred qualifications:

• ISO 14001, ISO45001, Carbon Neutrality Internal Auditor Certification.

Requisition ID: 603074

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!

Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.