Principal Specialist EHS and Projects

Job ID: 31157181Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - Illinois - North ChicagoJob Type: Full timeCategory: OperationsIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-07-28Abbott 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.About AbbottAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 high employer contributionTuition 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The Opportunity Our location in North Chicago currently has an opportunity for a Principal Specialist EHS & Projects. The Principal Specialist EHS & Project is responsible for the EHS strategy and executes contingency independent plans and conducts assigned projects. This is not a remote opportunityTraveling up to 5%What You’ll Work OnLead and continuously improve site EHS programs and compliance systems.Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and corporate EHS requirements.Conduct risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.Develop and implement EHS strategies, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.Manage regulatory inspections, audits, and external EHS relationships.Lead capital and facilities projects from planning through execution and completion.Define DC project scope, budgets, schedules, and resource requirements.Manage multiple projects while meeting safety, quality, cost, and timeline objectives.Develop capital requests, project documentation, and contractor scopes of work.Coordinate internal teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors.Identify project risks and implement mitigation and contingency plans.Provide technical oversight to support operational efficiency and business growth.Lead, coach, and develop site staff while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.Drive employee engagement, training, recognition, and development initiatives.Promote cross-functional collaboration and strong stakeholder partnerships.Serve as the site's EHS subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and best practices.Develop procedures, standards, and training programs to support operational excellence.Communicate EHS and project performance, risks, and recommendations to leadership.Represent the organization with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and external stakeholders.Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to support business objectives.Required Qualification’sBachelor’s Degree in EHS, Occupational Health, Engineering, science, nursing or closely related discipline is desired.Minimum 8 years Significant EHS and / or operational experience.Preferred QualificationsA post-graduate education / degree is desired.Professional certification is highly desirable.Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Skillsehs strategy developmentregulatory compliancerisk assessmentincident investigationaudit managementcorrective action implementationproject managementcapital project managementstakeholder managementvendor managementcontractor managementprocess improvementtraining program developmenttechnical oversightstrategic analysiscross-functional collaborationstaff developmentemployee engagementregulatory reportingprofessional certification