Senior EHS Engineer

Johnson Johnson; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s EHS organization in California is seeking an Experienced Analyst EHS to lead the Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) Compliance Monitoring Programs and build a proactive safety culture at Santa Clara, CA, with support across other J&J locations.

The role requires strong expertise in Machine Safety, Permit to Work, LOTO and Management of Change, plus the ability to work with cross-site teams, travel as needed, and drive continuous improvements in EHS performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience with strong Occupational Safety expertise.
• Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) experience with emphasis on Machine Safety, Permit to Work, Lock Out Tag Out and Management of Change.
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and controlling EHS risks in the workplace.
• Ability to collaborate with local EHS professionals and support additional multi-site EHS resources.
• Proficient in MS SharePoint and MS Office software programs.
• Ability to quickly interpret complex regulatory issues and provide recommended course of action.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other locations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high level of EHS performance for the site.
• Provide technical expertise for EHS programs: Ergonomics, Contractor Safety, Machine Safety, Risk Assessment, Management of Change, Lock Out Tag Out, Fall Prevention, and Emergency Preparedness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations, as well as J&J EHS Standards including Management of Change.
• Partner with local management to develop and implement a site CAPA process to address EHS program deficiencies and ensure EHS regulatory compliance.
• Bring global best practices into the site and actively share site perspective, knowledge and lessons learned to contribute and support a best-in-class professional level of EHS globally.
• Set and monitor goals/objectives/assignments, provide adequate coaching/counseling to site functional leaders on EHS programs/processes via dashboards & reports.
• Review, update, develop required EHS programs including, but not limited to: IIPP, HMBP, HAZCOM, EAP, SOPs, LOTO/HECP, Confined Space Programs, Fire Prevention Programs, Biosafety, Lab Safety, Hot Works Program, Radiation/Laser Safety, Warehouse Safety and Chemical Inventory.
• Perform risk assessments, conduct machine safety risk assessments, and develop job safety analysis for automated and manual job functions.
• Perform analysis for reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorized enforcement agencies and J&J's corporate offices as appropriate and/or required.
• Perform routine EHS assessments, utilize the J&J Program Reviews, Assurance Audit, and Self Assessments to identify program specific deficiencies and areas of risk.
• Lead incident investigations for all reported injuries, including First Aid and Good Saves.

Skills

EHS experience

Machine Safety

Management of Change

Regulatory interpretation

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

Job Sub Function

Environmental Health & Safety

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Milpitas, California, United States of America, Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description

Senior EHS Engineer

Auris Health, Inc., a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for an Experienced Analyst EHS (with strong safety expertise focused on EHS Management of Change, Machine Safety, Lock Out Tag Out) within our Robotics and Digital (RAD) organization! This position will be based at Santa Clara, CA while supporting other J&J sites.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is focused on shaping the future of digital surgery and expanding its robotics and digital solutions offerings across the entire portfolio, with multi-specialty, end-to-end solutions in orthopaedics, endoluminal intervention and general surgery. This includes the MONARCH® platform, a first-of-its-kind robotic technology indicated for bronchoscopic visualization of and access to patient airways for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the lung. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing teams in the San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara, San Jose and Milpitas), and Cincinnati. You’ll collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals’ skills and improves patient outcomes.

Are you interested in joining a diverse team where we believe Sustainability and Safety is a dedication from the heart, and we take an active interest in others and look out for their safety every day? If you are passionate, solution driven, collaborative and meticulous about Occupational Safety & Technical EHS, and like to work with various functions and levels of the organization, then this job might be perfect for you.

Job Summary

As our Experienced Analyst EHS, you are responsible for leading the Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) Compliance Monitoring Programs to build a proactive Safety culture. This role supports all aspects of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management System at the Santa Clara, CA as well as other J&J locations in California. You will serve as an influential member of the different leadership teams, who impact decision making and takes an active role in promoting cross-site initiatives, teamwork and collaboration across site functions.

Key Responsibilities (other Duties May Also Be Assigned)

• Ensure a high level of EHS performance for the site.
• Provide technical expertise for all EHS programs: Ergonomics, Contractor Safety, Machine Safety, Risk Assessment, Management of Change, Lock Out Tag Out, Fall Prevention, and Emergency Preparedness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations, as well as J&J EHS Standards including Management of Change.
• Partner with local management to develop and implement a site CAPA process to address EHS program deficiencies and ensure EHS regulatory compliance.
• Bring global best practices into the site and actively share site perspective, knowledge and lessons learned to contribute and support a best-in‑class professional level of EHS globally.
• Set and monitor goals/objectives/assignments, provide adequate coaching/counseling to site functional leaders on EHS programs/processes via dashboards & reports.
• Review, update, develop required EHS programs including, but not limited to: IIPP, HMBP, HAZCOM, EAP, SOPs, LOTO/HECP, Confined Space Programs, Fire Prevention Programs, Biosafety, Lab Safety, Hot Works Program, Radiation/Laser Safety, Warehouse Safety and Chemical Inventory.
• Perform risk assessments, conduct machine safety risk assessments, and develop job safety analysis for automated and manual job functions.
• Perform analysis for reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorized enforcement agencies and J&J's corporate offices as appropriate and/or required.
• Perform routine EHS assessments, utilize the J&J Program Reviews, Assurance Audit, and Self Assessments to identify program specific deficiencies and areas of risk.
• Lead incident investigations for all reported injuries, including First Aid and Good Saves.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s or equivalent university degree required; advanced degree or focused degree in EHS, Engineering, Science or related field preferred

Required

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience with strong Occupational Safety expertise
• Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) experience with emphasis on Machine Safety, Permit to Work, Lock Out Tag Out and Management of Change
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and controlling EHS risks in the workplace
• Ability to collaborate with local EHS professionals and support additional multi-site EHS resources
• Proficient in MS SharePoint and MS Office software programs
• Ability to quickly interpret complex regulatory issues and provide recommended course of action
• Ability and willingness to travel to other locations

Preferred

• Manufacturing/R&D experience in a highly regulated environment
• Relevant experience in consulting will be considered.
• Certifications in CMSE, CIH, CHMM, CSP, and/or ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor
• Technical experience in diverse EHS areas of air, water, hazardous and medical waste, machine safety, and/or chemical handling
• Experience with ISO 14001/ ISO 45001 EHS Management Systems and Certification
• Demonstrated project management skills

Other

• Requires up to 10% domestic travel

External Interactions

• Conducting and hosting all planned and unannounced internal and external inspectors and auditors according to the requirements in the site-specific procedure.
• Responding to and reporting to external complaints and inquiries according to the site communications policies and procedures.
• Corresponding with regulatory agencies to acquire, modify and renew permits required by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Company Disclaimer

• Company management reserves the right to add, delete or otherwise alter assigned duties at any time. To perform this job effectively, an individual must be able to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The expected pay range for this position is from $90,850 to $146,797.50

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.