EHS Specialist: Compliance & Safety Champion

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

Job summary

Solventum is seeking an EHS Specialist to support and lead EHS programs at our Irvine, CA site. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, manage stormwater and hazardous waste programs, and provide technical EHS support for equipment and process changes.

You will conduct risk assessments, drive corrective actions, assist with incident investigations, and participate in site inspections and regulatory interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with 2+ years EHS experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years EHS experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with Plant Management and production employees.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and EHS regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support site EHS programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including regulatory reporting and tracking.
• Lead Stormwater and Hazardous Waste programs; act as primary contact for compliance activities, monitoring, reporting, and corrective actions with support from EHS Manager.
• Provide technical EHS support for new/modified equipment, new product introductions, incoming material approval, and change management.
• Conduct risk assessments and support corrective actions to reduce risk and improve site performance.
• Assist with incident investigations, including root cause analysis and CAPA development.
• Support inspections, audits, and regulatory interactions, including preparation, participation, and follow-up.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

ISO 14001

Hazardous waste management

Stormwater management

Lock out/tag out

Machine guarding

Emergency response

CIH

CHMM

CSP

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Solventum is seeking an EHS Specialist to support and lead EHS programs at our Irvine, CA site. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, manage stormwater and hazardous waste programs, and provide technical EHS support for equipment and process changes.

You will conduct risk assessments, drive corrective actions, assist with incident investigations, and participate in site inspections and regulatory interactions.