Senior Specialist Environmental Health & Safety

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.


JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

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.

Join our dynamic team in Temecula, California as a Senior Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).
In this pivotal role, you will apply established EHS principles, practices, regulations, and internal standards while engaging with stakeholders and customers. You'll take a solutions-oriented approach to planning, directing, and completing a wide range of EHS assignments that support a safe and compliant workplace.

What You'll Work On

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all applicable EHS regulations and internal standards.
• Stay current on evolving regulatory requirements and proactively address risks.
• Represent EHS during audits and inspections; maintain accurate documentation.

Project Management

• Independently lead and manage multiple EHS projects from scope to execution.
• Conduct feasibility studies, develop schedules, and deliver results on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals and implement contingency plans when needed.

Technical Leadership

• Apply advanced EHS knowledge to programs and systems.
• Benchmark best practices and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Problem Solving & Innovation

• Identify and resolve complex EHS challenges through root cause analysis and strategic planning.
• Deliver cost-effective, value-added solutions that align with business goals.
• Anticipate future trends and develop proactive strategies.

Organizational Influence

• Mentor and guide team members and external partners.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and deliver impactful training programs and presentations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain EHS procedures and standards.
• Support capital project planning and documentation.
• Represent EHS on committees and project teams.
• Respond to urgent EHS issues with sound judgment and technical expertise.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• 5+ years of EHS and/or operational experience in a regulated environment.
• Strong project management, communication, and analytical skills.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (preferred
• Professional EHS certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM).
• Experience in the medical device or manufacturing industry.

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The base pay for this position is
$78,000.00 - $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Engineering


DIVISION:
AVD Vascular


LOCATION:
United States > Temecula : Building E - TE


ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard


TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time


MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable


SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)


Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.


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