Senior EH&S Specialist

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:

The Sr. EH&S Specialist advocates for environmental health and safety, while driving continuous improvement and assuring comprehensive and operational compliance with federal, state and local regulations.  As the site lead for the EH&S function, this role is responsible for strengthening and supporting the EH&S culture by implementing strategies, policies and practices to improve programs, training and related education.  The incumbent is expected to promote cross-functional cooperation and provide regular communication within the EH&S team regarding industrial hygiene activities and performance.
 
Your responsibilities will include:  

• Working with on-site staff, leadership and cross-functional teams to identify and control significant environmental health and safety impacts of operations
• Serving as the EH&S representative for projects regarding chemical introductions, capacity expansion, facility changes, new equipment introduction, etc.
• Identifying hazardous workplace conditions and establishing guidelines for compliance, risk and injury reduction
• Reporting and maintaining site EH&S metrics, statistics and records to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations; participate in regulatory inspections in connection with regulatory agencies
• Supporting management of the Workers’ Compensation program, and reduce workplace injury frequency and severity rates
• Conducting SDS and operational risk assessments to stipulate engineering controls and other regulatory requirements as applicable
• Conducting internal and external EH&S compliance audits, self-assessments, safety surveys and inspections; review and revise procedures as necessary
• Maintaining EH&S programs and participating in new program implementation
• Providing regulatory guidance and recommendations for site modifications as well as equipment specifications, installations, and process improvements
• Serving as a core member of EH&S-related committees, emergency response teams and/or task forces
• Serving as the site coordinator for waste and hazardous materials; partner with approved waste vendors to disposition hazardous, non-regulated and biomedical waste streams 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a least 5 years of relevant EH&S experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing EH&S activities in a R&D, commercial, manufacturing and/or industrial environment 
• Working knowledge of local and federal EH&S regulations and standards (i.e. OSHA, EPA) 
• Knowledge of injury and incident prevention programs (ergonomic, risk assessments, root cause analysis, etc.)
• Experience developing and managing EH&S programs and related training
• Ability to implement best practices and influence cross-functional groups
• Ability to travel up to 10% 

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, occupational health and/or safety-related discipline
• Minimum 7 years of relevant EH&S experience with 3yrs EH&S experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment  
• Professional EH&S Certification (i.e. CSP, CIH or CHMM) 
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals on all levels, in and outside of the organization

Requisition ID: 591582

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

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’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.