<p>We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 May 2025</p> <p>At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.</p> <p>A Day in the Life</p> <p>We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented EHS Specialist to join our North Haven, CT, facility. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Medtronic's mission to reduce environmental impacts, maintain the safety of our employees, and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations. The EHS Specialist will help foster a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance across the site.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ensure environmental compliance for a manufacturing site.</p> </li><li> <p>Evaluate new construction projects, new processes, process changes, etc. and determines the regulatory impact including the need for permit changes. Implements the applicable regulations / company requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Review and analyze environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies and proposed regulations; determine applicability and impact to the site.</p> </li><li> <p>Interact with site management to ensure compliance to requirements, resolve compliance issues and implement environmental programs.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental incidents occur / hazards exist.</p> </li><li> <p>Work with cross functional team to investigate environmental incidents and ensures corrective / preventative actions are implemented.</p> </li><li> <p>Lead site Environmental Action Group (EAG) that monitors pollution prevention activities and supports efforts to reduce environmental impact.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide/promote employee awareness/training on matters of environmental regulatory and company requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage hazardous waste compliance at a Large Quantity Generator (LQG), with support from 3rd party contractor.</p> </li><li> <p>Collect regulatory data from environmental monitoring systems (examples include gas chromatograph, heated flame ionization detector, wastewater monitoring SCADA system). Utilize the data to generate regulatory reports such as Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs), Bi-ennial Hazardous Waste, Sterilizer NESHAP, Tier II, TRI, and monthly / annual air emissions.</p> </li><li> <p>Manage Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections and follow-up corrective / preventative actions.</p> </li><li> <p>Collect and compiles site waste data for company sustainability reporting.</p> </li><li> <p>Wastewater and waste sampling; analyze sample results.</p> </li><li> <p>Stormwater sampling; complete Stormwater Monitoring Reports (SMR).</p> </li></ul> <p>Must Have: Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree AND a minimum of 2 years related experience OR</p> </li><li> <p>Advanced degree with 0 years of experience</p> </li></ul> <p>Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge of EPA and CT DEEP regulatory agencies' requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong understanding of EHS regulations, best practices, and risk management strategies.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</p> </li><li> <p>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).</p> </li><li> <p>Proficient in AutoCad, GIS and PowerBi experience is a plus.</p> </li><li> <p>Certification in EHS (e.g., CHMM or similar certifications).</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with environmental management systems (EMS).</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with incident investigation tools and methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis).</p> </li><li> <p>Previous experience in the medical device or healthcare industry.</p> </li></ul> <p>Physical Job Requirements</p> <p>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.</p> <p>The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.</p> <p>Benefits & Compensation</p> <p>Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package</p> <p>A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.</p> <p>Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$74,400.00 - $111,600.00</p> <p>This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).</p> <p>The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).</p> <p>The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).</p> <p>The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).</p> <p>Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.</p> <p>Further details are available at the link below:</p> <p>Medtronic benefits and compensation plans</p> <p>About Medtronic</p> <p>We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.</p> <p>Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.</p> <p>We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.</p> <p>Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.</p> <p>It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.</p> <p>If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. ("Medtronic") in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.</p>