Safety and Environmental - Envi, Health & Safety Specialist

Viant Medical Inc.; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical device industry is seeking an EHS&S Specialist to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. The role involves assisting in program development, training, and maintaining safety standards across the facility while fostering a culture of compliance and engagement among staff.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant experience in a manufacturing setting.
• BS Degree in safety, environmental science, or related field.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulations.
• Facilitate plant EHS activities and programs.
• Coordinate and perform internal audits related to EHS&S compliance.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Negotiating Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Environmental Reporting

Education

BS Degree in safety, engineering, science or EHS related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Safety and Environmental - Envi, Health & Safety Specialist

Collegeville, PA 19426, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM

PositionTitle: EHS&S Specialist Revision Date: 5/14/2025

Reports To: Manager, EHS&S

# of Direct Reports: 0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Position Scope/Summary:

The Environmental Health, Safety & Security Specialist is responsible for assisting the Manager, Environmental Health, Safety & Security in assuring facility-wide environmental health and safety compliance with all government regulations, permits, company-mandated practices and procedures, fire protection and facility inspections, etc. In assisting the Manager, EHS&S, it will be the responsibility of the EHS&S Specialist to ensure that all EHS&S matters are appropriately managed at all times. The EHS&S Specialist will assist in the development of a high degree of ownership and workforce engagement for all EHS&S matters within the facility. This will be measured through a number of indicators including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DEP & Local Compliance, TRIR/DART, participation levels in EHS activities, Job Hazard Assessments, internal EHS audits, Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis, Compliance Inspections, the collection, recording, recordkeeping of EHS data and the submittal of compliance reports.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to company Core Beliefs and all Environmental, Safety, Quality and Security requirements, including, but not limited to: company Quality Management System (QMS); Environmental, Health & Safety; company policies, procedures, and work instructions; and other relevant Regulatory & Permit requirements.
• Assist Manager, EHS&S in the site EHS&S program development and continuous improvement.
• Assist with New Employee Orientation onboarding activities such as creating and presenting overview presentations.
• Assist the Manager, EHS&S in the coordination of all plant EHS activities and programs (Incident Analysis and Investigation, Update and maintain as necessary all EHS procedures, Equipment Training and Certification, Maintaining programs for Plant and Personnel Safety).
• Initiate and coordinate appropriate actions to identify risks, develop a discipline to manage risks and correct unsafe conditions throughout the facility using Incident Reporting Database. Assist in the identification of new equipment and manufacturing technologies to improve manufacturing safety and overall facility safety.
• Assist in the facilitation of site EHS functions, including routine meetings, awareness campaigns, and the performance of EHS facility assessments, reporting on the results of same to the Manager, EHS&S. Carry out training as necessary on various EHS-related topics.
• Assist the facility in maintaining compliance with OSHA, USEPA, PADEP and other government regulatory agencies and any corresponding Permits. Responsible for collecting and collating data for the creation and submittal of related reports/permits such as but not limited to: Title V; NPDES; NESHAP; RCRA; Tier II: AIMS; TRI; Form 26R; Hazardous Waste Manifest organization and Water Reporting.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with local wastewater treatment discharge permit and disposition of hazardous waste material.
• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented EHS initiatives and report on same to the Manager, EHS&S.
• Perform and where warranted lead the initiation and completion of all internal audits and assessments related to EHS&S compliance. Assist as necessary in the performance and completion of agency assessments and/or inspections within the facility.
• Identify opportunities to improve and maintain practices, improve procedures to achieve plant-wide goals as they relate to Energy Conservation, Waste-to-Landfill Elimination, and other sustainability programs. Assist in any Corporate EHS initiatives and projects.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum Education & Experience : 1-3 years: Relevant experience in a Manufacturing setting. BS Degree in safety, environmental, engineering, science or other EHS related field.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Minimum Education: BS Degree in safety, engineering, science or other EHS related field
• Must demonstrate good intrapersonal, presentation and negotiating skills, and excellent written and verbal communications.
• Must be able to work within a team structure to develop and implement EHS programs.
• Must be a team player and able to work in a time sensitive, high-pressure deadline and driven work environment.
• Experience with preparing environmental reporting
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office suite.

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require, since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to, or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.