Senior EHS Leader: Environmental Compliance & Safety

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL, is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead the local environmental program, ensuring regulatory compliance across air, water, and waste programs. You will interact with regulators, drive training on environmental standards, and support global EHS initiatives within the GES division.

The role demands strong project management, excellent communication, and the ability to navigate a matrixed, multinational organization while delivering practical, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to navigate and interpret EHS regulations.
• Expected to function with little direction and independently drive complex projects to completion.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications at multiple levels in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the local environmental program to ensure divisional personnel implement and maintain the ongoing program in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and submit ongoing regulatory compliance documents related to air/water/waste/other regulatory programs.
• Liaise with environmental regulators for permitting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Develop and provide training on air, water, waste, internal management standards, and sustainability goals.

Skills

Navigate EHS regulations

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking and prioritization

Matrixed work environment adaptability

Education

B.S. Degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Job description

Abbott Park, IL, is seeking an experienced EHS professional to lead the local environmental program, ensuring regulatory compliance across air, water, and waste programs. You will interact with regulators, drive training on environmental standards, and support global EHS initiatives within the GES division.

The role demands strong project management, excellent communication, and the ability to navigate a matrixed, multinational organization while delivering practical, compliant solutions.