EH&S - P3

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EH&S – P3 (Environmental & Sustainability)

Develops, implements, and ensures continuous improvement of the Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) ecosystem. As a part of a winning team, the primary purposes are 1) maintaining compliance with the requirements of Boston Scientific’s corporate EH&S policies and requirements and all applicable national, state, and local regulations, 2) driving EH&S performance improvements across the site, and 3) capturing and communicating information describing EH&S roles, responsibilities and contribution.

The Environmental Specialist is responsible for supporting Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs with a primary focus on environmental compliance in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with environmental regulations, permits, sustainability initiatives, and EHS requirements through risk identification, incident prevention, regulatory coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong environmental compliance experience while also supporting broader EHS initiatives, including training, audits, and policy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and report site EH&S metrics, statistics and records to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, support the ISO 14001 EMS, and fulfill Corporate reporting and information needs.
• Support management of the Workers’ Compensation program, and pro-actively work to reduce workplace injury frequency and severity rates.
• Professional contacts with approved waste vendors.
• Act as the facility’s Pollution Prevention/Waste Minimization/Recycling Site representative. Promote cost-savings/cost-avoidance measures throughout all operations of the facility.
• Advocate for EH&S as a core value of Boston Scientific and provide regular communications within the EH&S team regarding EH&S activities and performance.
• Serve on the facility Emergency Response team.
• Chair or serve on EH&S-related committees, task forces and/or cross functional teams.
• Conduct EH&S compliance audits, self-assessments, and inspections throughout the facilities.
• Conduct chemical and MSDS risk assessments, as well as operations risk assessments to specify engineering controls, and other regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Identify hazardous workplace conditions and establishes guidelines for compliance, risk and injury reduction.
• Takes effective steps to ensure that workplace conditions comply with applicable local, national and state regulations.

• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements through inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions, with emphasis on environmental compliance and sustainability. 
• Administer environmental programs including emissions control, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, environmental permits, and regulatory reporting. 
• Lead or support sustainability initiatives such as Zero Waste, waste minimization, recycling, and environmental performance improvement programs. 
• Serve as a liaison with environmental regulatory agencies (e.g., EPA, Puerto Rico EQB/DNER, PRASA, Puerto Rico Solid Waste Authority, and applicable authorities), coordinating inspections, audits, permitting activities, environmental reporting, waste management compliance, and regulatory communications. 
• Support and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. 
• Conduct EHS audits, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and environmental/occupational risk assessments to reduce workplace hazards and improve compliance. 
• Deliver EHS training programs, including new employee orientation, environmental compliance awareness, corporate policies, and proper material handling. 
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, and other functional teams to evaluate process changes and ensure safe, sustainable, and environmentally compliant practices. 
• Coordinate with emergency response organizations regarding environmental incidents, spills, emissions, and related emergency scenarios. 

• Bachelor's degree in science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), with emphasis in environmental compliance.
• Experience managing environmental permits and regulatory compliance activities related to air, water, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and environmental reporting.
• Experience interacting with environmental regulatory agencies and supporting regulatory compliance activities, including agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board (EQB) / Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER), Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA), Puerto Rico Solid Waste Authority, and similar local or federal environmental agencies.
• Experience supporting or working within an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, including audits, compliance, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and Environmental, Health & Safety standards.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Experience supporting regulated or high-risk manufacturing environments preferred, including Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Electronics, Electromechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Manufacturing, or similar industries.
• Experience in Medical Device manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience leading or supporting sustainability initiatives such as Zero Waste, waste minimization, recycling, emissions reduction, and environmental performance improvement programs.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and broader EHS management systems is preferred.
• Professional certifications related to Environmental Compliance, EHS, Sustainability, OSHA, or equivalent are preferred.

Requisition ID: 634285 

Minimum Salary: $ 58100 

Maximum Salary: $ 110400 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.