Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. About Abbott For years, Abbott’s medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether it’s glucose monitoring systems, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day, our technologies help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents. Our location in Temecula, CA, currently has an opportunity for a **Senior EHS Specialist** . WHAT YOU’LL DO An EHS professional who, working with little or no supervision, applies established EHS principles, practices, regulations and internal standards, interacts with customers and is solutions minded in planning, directing and completing EHS assignments. Core Job Responsibilities Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. Project Management: · Independently plans and conducts assigned projects; · Manages multiple, often concurrent, projects and meets deadlines; · Facilitates the definition of a project scope with stakeholders; · Independently performs feasibility studies related to project alternatives; · Develops schedules (with metrics if required) and seeks concurrence from stakeholders; · Responsible for achieving the project's targets or deliverables. · Maintains project scope, cost and schedule; develops EHS strategy and executes contingency, if necessary. Technical: · Applies technical knowledge/skills to EHS programs and systems. · Anticipates future business/EHS needs and develops new skills as appropriate. · Benchmarks internally and externally. · Independently executes, and/or directs others in the planning and execution of projects. · Designs and leads projects. Reports findings. · Prepares and communicates recommendations and respective action plans. · Presents technical information in an understandable format to non-technical audiences. · Has recognized expertise in theories, principles and analytical tools. Problem Solving / Innovation: · Produces value added and cost-effective results. · Identifies, analyzes and resolves existing/new EHS challenges. · Integrates EHS solutions across the business within regulatory constraints. · Conducts investigations and root cause analysis. · Provides recommendations as appropriate. · Develops solutions to a wide range of complex problems where in-depth analysis is required. · Anticipates future trends, obstacles and barriers as they relate to technical expertise and develops strategies to address. Organizational Interface: · Mentors others by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance. · Interfaces with regulatory agencies, trade groups and peers from similar organizations. · Represents the company in external meetings. · Communicate information effectively and in a timely manner with team members. · Establishes networks. Is a good listener and open to suggestions; shares resources, knowledge and serves as an EHS expert in cross-functional projects. · Builds professional relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors. · Identifies training needs. · Develops amends and conducts training. · Prepares and delivers presentations intended to motivate or persuade others to adopt a specific recommendation or course of action Compliance: · Supports compliance with all applicable regulations and internal standards. · Stays current on changing technical requirements, regulations and standards. · Identifies potential EHS risks and consequences of new and modified processes/systems/regulations and takes appropriate action. · Ensures timeliness and accuracy of required documentation. · Is able to identify potential EHS consequences of non-conformance and takes appropriate action. · Represents the function during external regulatory inspections and internal audits. · Analyzes and communicates EHS performance data. · Responsible for achieving or contributing towards EHS targets. Additional Responsibilities: · Develops and maintains procedures and standards. · Completes Requests for Capital Expenditures (RCEs) EHS checklist, and prepares project scope documents. · Provides training. · Represents EHS on committees, project teams, etc. · Assists in the resolution of EHS problems, and crisis situations requiring fast, astute decisions with rapid implementation by utilizing technical training and experience. · Directs the efforts and development of others such as technicians and outside resources. Provides mentoring in technical and organizational areas. Position Accountability / Scope · Works under management direction. · Develops approach to solutions. · Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. · Identifies and quantifies technical risks and their consequences and recommends appropriate action. · Provides recommendations to achieve department/project objectives. · Drives EHS performance. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree in EHS, engineering, science required Minimum Experience / Training Required · 5+ years of desired EHS and/or operational experience. · Demonstrate competencies within the following; Set Vision & Strategy, Anticipate, Innovate, Build and Deliver Results · Professional certification(s) desirable. WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: · A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Manufacturing roles only) · Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Manufacturing roles only) · Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance · Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans · Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs · Paid time off · 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match · The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 – $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com