Manager, EHS

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 113,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free HIP PPO medical plan

High employer retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Global recognition as a great place to

Diversity and inclusion focus

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL-based EHS Manager role within the GES Global Engineering Services division. This onsite position leads environmental due diligence, remediation and waste management programs, translating complex technical data into clear communications for senior leaders.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in environmental management, strong data analysis skills, and experience with acquisitions and divestitures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science.
• 8+ years of direct experience in environmental due diligence and waste management.
• Experience in acquisitions and divestitures due diligence and corrective actions with cost estimates.
• Experience in developing responses to environmental releases and waste disposal programs.
• Ability to leverage electronic technologies and data systems to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental due diligence activities in support of acquisitions and divestitures.
• Develop and implement environmental remediation plans for incidents and historical events.
• Lead waste management programs to improve practices and reduce liabilities.
• Evaluate environmental performance data to identify opportunities and improvements.
• Provide content supporting sustainability reporting and external disclosures.

Skills

Environmental due diligence

Remediation

Waste management

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Advanced degree in environmental management (optional)

Job description

Abbott 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At 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 contribution
• Tuition 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

This position works out of our Abbott Park, IL location within the GES Global Engineering Services division. This is an onsite position.

This EHS Manager will lead key environmental programs that include environmental due diligence related to acquisition and divestitures, environmental remediation, waste management as well as supporting roles in environmental sustainability strategy and compliance management. This working specialist will apply strong technical knowledge and skills to perform data analysis, interpret results, develop strategy and implement actions within areas of responsibilities as well as play a strong supporting role across Abbott’s environmental and sustainability programs. This person must be able to distill complex technical issues into clear and concise communications with senior leaders. The person must keep abreast of current EHS trends and practices and be a visionary for improving current processes, making them more efficient and effective to prepare Abbott for the future.

What You'll Work On:

• Conduct and lead environmental due diligence activities in support of acquisitions and divestitures.
• Lead, develop plans and implement environmental remediation projects for immediate responses to environmental incidents as well as remediation related to historical events.
• Lead Abbott waste management programs to ensure proper waste management to prevent future liabilities and drive improved waste management practices.
• Evaluate Abbott environmental performance data to identify opportunities and improvement plans to drive toward Abbott long term goals.
• Provide environmental content supporting Abbott sustainability report and other environmental external reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science or related field. Advanced degree and certifications in environmental management a plus.
• 8+ years of direct experience in environmental due diligence, remediation and waste management.
• Experience in conducting acquisition and divestiture due diligence and identifying needed corrective actions with cost estimates.
• Experience in developing and implementing responses to environmental releases as well as managing waste disposal programs.
• Ability to leverage electronic technologies and software to perform duties and improve efficiencies.
• Strong technical / science skills with understanding of treatment technologies, environmental reporting, data systems and methodologies.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

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The base pay for this position is $113,300.00 – $226,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.