Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leader

Job description

Job Description

Summary The EHS Leader evaluates the environment, equipment, maintenance, and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards. The chief goal is to protect the employees, customers, and the environment. Is responsible for implementing aspects of the EHS strategy, and driving continuous improvement plans and business continuity plan by meeting or exceeding all local & and company standards.

At GE Healthcare, our machine, our software, our solutions, our services, and our people make a genuine difference to medical professional, and patients all over the world. That’s because we never lose sight of what healthcare really needs—the human touch.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute GEHC EHS programs / processes and maintain site-specific EHS documentation and plans
• Provide guidance and interpretation of EHS regulations and requirements
• Partner with global EHS team to manage site EHS compliance activities (inspections, training, monitoring, sampling, etc.) Drive EHS compliance through audits, process / equipment reviews and site inspections
• Lead site injury and illness prevention program.

Lead incident / accident investigations and develop corrective & preventive action plans Lead site risk elimination/risk reduction activities Individuals located at manufacturing sites and fixed facilities that provide day-to-day EHS support for that facility Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.

In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks, Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with 5+ years of experience in EHS Experience managing sites that are VPP certified Experience managing hazardous waste and other environmental programs Advanced computer skills, primarily with MS Office software programs, i.e., Excel and PowerPoint Proven project and program management skills Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening Desired Characteristics Hands on and proactive approach Leadership skills

• Use critical thinking skills and disciplined approaches to help others to resolve issues Able to successfully work in a fast pace, high pressure and dynamic environment Able to work closely with site management team and external resources
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills. #LI-ONSITE #LI-WI We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Additional Information GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided

No