EHS Specialist

Solventum (3M Healthcare); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Solventum, a healthcare company, seeks an EHS Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance and drive improvements at our Irvine, CA site. You will lead stormwater and hazardous waste programs, provide technical EHS support for new equipment and processes, and participate in incident investigations to ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Travel may be required, and relocation assistance may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher with 2+ years in EHS in private/public/government or military environment
• High School Diploma with 6+ years in EHS in private/public/government or military environment

Responsibilities

• Support site EHS programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Lead the site's Stormwater and Hazardous Waste programs and act as primary contact for compliance activities
• Provide technical EHS support for equipment, product introductions, and management of change
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions to reduce risk and drive continuous improvement
• Assist with incident investigations including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions including preparation and follow-up

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in joining Solventum. Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers' toughest challenges. While we continue updating the Solventum Careers Page and applicant materials, some documents may still reflect legacy branding. Please note that all listed roles are Solventum positions, and our Privacy Policy: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/legal/website-privacy-statement/applicant-privacy/ applies to any personal information you submit. As it was with 3M, at Solventum all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EHS Specialist (Solventum)

3M Health Care is now Solventum. At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

As an EHS Specialist you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

How you will make an impact

• Support site EHS programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including regulatory reporting and tracking, while promoting a strong EHS culture and awareness of initiatives
• Lead the site's Stormwater and Hazardous Waste programs, serving as the primary point of contact for compliance activities, monitoring, reporting, and corrective actions, with support from the EHS Manager
• Provide technical EHS support for new or modified equipment, new product introductions, incoming material approval, and management of change
• Conduct risk assessments and support implementation of corrective actions to reduce risk, drive continuous improvement, and improve overall site performance
• Assist with incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective and preventative action development
• Support inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions, including preparation, participation, and follow-up

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution AND (2) two years of experience in EHS in a private, public, government or military environment
• OR
• High School Diploma/GED from AND (6) six years in experience in EHS in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with Plant Management and production employees
• Strong attention to detail with effective prioritization and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001
• Experience with hazardous waste management, stormwater management, lock out/tag out, machine guarding, and/or emergency response teams in a manufacturing environment
• Certifications such as: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH); Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM); Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other related credentials

Work location: Onsite Irvine, CA

Travel: May include up to 5% [domestic/international]

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $85,200 - $117,150, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowl