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Edwards Lifesciences

Senior Engineer, Environmental Health and Safety

Edwards Lifesciences, Salt Lake City, UT, United States


Job Description: The Senior Engineer, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will provide environmental and occupation technical expertise to the Draper Manufacturing site with the primary goal of driving results in compliance, standards, injury prevention and data analysis and reporting throughout Edwards manufacturing network. You Will Make An Impact By: • Identifying and ensuring the deployment of Edwards Global EHS Standards. • Analyzing and evaluating key metrics including injury and illness rates, energy/waste/water footprint and other leading indicators. • Advising manufacturing teams on technical matters to ensure compliance with EHS regulations, permits and reporting obligations. • Performing internal audits of assigned sites to identify areas of noncompliance or nonconformance with regulations, EHS Standards or ISO 14001 and 45001 Management Systems • Leading and establishing project plans to ensure deliverables are completed to stakeholders' expectations • Guiding manufacturing site to achieve and maintain ISO 14001 and 45001 Management System certification. • Other duties as assigned by management What You’ll Need: • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Scientific, or EHS related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) experience OR • Master's Degree in Engineering, Scientific, or EHS related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) experience OR • Ph.D. or equivalent in in Engineering, Scientific, or EHS related and no experience • Experience in a regulated industry and exposure to EHS Programs implementation What Else We Look For: • Exposure to Environmental Regulatory Compliance for federal and state agencies and regulations • Substantial understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to EHS Engineering • Substantial understanding and knowledge of EPA, OSHA, DOT, ISO local and federal regulations • Strong documentation, communication and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills • Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills • Substantial understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work • Maintain current knowledge of global health and safety regulatory requirements and standards to facilitate sharing of best/proven safety practices across sites • Good leadership skills and ability to influence change • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment • Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects • Ability to interact with stakeholders on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations • Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. COVID Vaccination Requirement Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.