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A Day in the Life
In this exciting role as a Principal EHS Specialist at our Menlo Park location, you will be responsible for implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, programs, and systems to comply with Federal, State, and local EHS regulations as well as Company policies, strategies, initiatives, and goals. Major areas of emphasis include employee health and safety programs including manufacturing and laboratory safety, ergonomic injury reduction, chemical management, machine guarding, lock out tag out, electrical safety industrial hygiene, biosafety, regulated waste management, air emissions, stormwater, and wastewater management. You will monitor workplace safety risks and environmental impacts through observation of work processes, equipment, and the work habits of employees with emphasis on Manufacturing operations.

Menlo Park is part of our Ear Nose Throat Operating Unit. The Ear, Nose, and Throat Operating Unit is a global leader and trusted partner for innovative ENT solutions that improve patient access, outcomes, and customer satisfaction. We partner with the ENT community to understand the needs of customers and patients, delivering solutions that improve lives as we embody a culture of accountability and trust. Over the past 20 years, we have become the global market leader in three key segments - image-guided surgery, intraoperative nerve monitoring, and powered surgical instruments. We continue to launch valuable ENT solutions in these areas as well as tissue health and balloon sinus dilation.

As the Principal EHS Administrative Specialist, you will:

• Develops, administers and implements environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with governmental requirements.


• Depending on position location, may monitor pollution prevention activities, compliance and auditing efforts.


• Conducts studies and prepares environmental impact reports for new construction projects, plant processes and permit changes.


• Reviews and analyzes environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies; collaborates with regulatory agencies to determine corrective action plans.


• Evaluates proposed regulations to determine financial, industrial, public and environmental impact.


• Interacts with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues; establishes permit requirements and assists in regulatory audits.


• Represents Company in government and industry rule-making activities.


• Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist.


• Identifies and takes corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers' health or safety, which may include recommending organizational measures to protect workers' safety through revised methods, processes, or materials; inspecting workplace environments, equipment, and/or practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and investigating and/or identifying causes regarding filed incidents.


• Provide employee awareness/training on matters of environmental, health, and safety.


• Works closely with and/or provides guidance to company and/or vendor representatives coordinating facility projects relative to EHS.


• Utilize your experience to support contract administration, financial tracking, quality systems support, project support, energy monitoring, and facilities services.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 9+ years of relevant experience in facilities services operations or equivalent experience (OR an Associate's Degree with 7+ years experience OR a Baccalaureate Degree with 5+ years experience).

Nice to Have

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following skills, experiences, and certifications:

• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001


• Laser Safety Officer


• Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910)


• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager


• Certified Safety Professional


• Degree in science or occupational health field


• Industrial hygiene knowledge


• Experience conducting risk assessments.


• Radiation Safety Officer


• Biosafety knowledge


• Occupational safety and health certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM)


• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, EHS Management Systems, Ergonomics and Behavior Based Safety principles


• EHS program training and development experience within a Manufacturing setting


• Environmental sustainability knowledge


• Good Communications skills.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$119,200.00 - $178,800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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