Senior EHS Specialist

Senior EHS SpecialistAt Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Senior EHS Specialist to join our Abiomed team at the Danvers, MA facility. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.The major responsibility of the Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist I is to provide a safe and healthful workplace and to reduce and eliminate hazards for all employees. The Senior EHS Specialist will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations, while continuously auditing headquarters safety programs by monitoring various metrics, inspections and internal training.Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations concerning all environmental rules, protocols, regulations and appropriate guidelines. Create ways to keep workers and the general public safe from harm and design safe work spaces. Ensure that proper personal protective equipment [PPE] is available to all employees for all operationsMaintain recordkeeping and tracking of all safety metrics and incidentsDevelop, implement and manage safety programs & corporate safety programs (not limited to): Lockout/tagout, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, Fire Prevention, Laser and Radiation Safety, Emergency Action Plan, Lab Safety and Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection Machine Shop Safety, etcDrive environmental reporting and permitting requirements: SPCC, Tier II reporting, Triennial Reporting, Oil Spill Prevention Plan, Flammable Storage PermitManage Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Ensure regulatory agency compliance i.e. labeling, containment, proper disposal, employee training, and documentation, universal waste programSupport occupational health programsRespond to emergency situations, coordinating with emergency respondersInstill a proactive safety culture by implementing behavioral based safety initiatives including determining risks, potential hazards and development of mitigation controlsDevelop, prepare, and deliver classroom instructions and "hands on" trainings (online and virtual training development)Investigate all incidents, injuries to identify root-causes implement corrective actionsSupport contractor safety program and safe work permitting; establish prequalification process for vendorsSupport industrial hygiene program and conduct sampling as necessary for chemical and noise hazardsProvide Field Team safety guidance such as radiation safety, respiratory protection program, training, etc, while being the point of contact for field inquiresJob Qualifications:BS in Engineering or Safety and Occupational Health Applied Sciences requiredAssociate Safety Professional (ASP) required, Certified Safety Professional (CSP) desiredMinimum of 7-8 years experience in EHS role/discipline, experience in the manufacturing, research and development, pharmaceutical/biotechnology or laboratory setting is strongly preferredWell versed in safety, environmental and health regulations (OSHA, EPA, MA-DEP, DOT, RCRA, etc.)Experienced developing, implementing and managing safety programs. Auditing experience preferredStrong presentation, communication and training skills requiredMust be able to travel 2-3 times per year, including internationallyExecute tasks in a timely manner without direct supervisionMust be proficient in Microsoft Office SuiteThe Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar yearSick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearThe anticipated base pay range for this position is: $91,000-$147,200 J&J Family of Companies