EHS Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Solventum Irvine, CA is seeking an EHS Specialist to join our growing healthcare organization. You will implement and maintain site EHS programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a strong safety culture.

The role covers stormwater and hazardous waste, incident investigations, risk assessments, training, audits, and regulatory interactions. A Bachelor's degree with 2 years of EHS experience or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field with 2+ years of experience in EHS, or
• High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of experience in EHS in private, public, government or military environments.

Responsibilities

• Support site EHS programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including regulatory reporting and tracking, while promoting a strong EHS culture.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

ISO 14001 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

High School Diploma/GED

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.

Job Description

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 knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

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