Specialist, EHS

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your role at Baxter

Conduct all the required activities needed to eradicate environmental, health and safety issues and maintain and improve compliance with all the applicable Environmental, Health and Safety Regulations at a local and federal level as well as Corporate Requirements for the Guaynabo and Catano facilities.  

Position requires to be in Guaynabo 3-4 day a week and 1-2 days in Catano.  

What we offer from day 1:

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• Vision and Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan 165-E
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance Plan

What you'll be doing

EHS Systems

•  Implement the necessary systems to meet and maintain Baxter Global EHS Requirements
  • Identification of the significant EHS aspects and risks of the facility’s operations. 
  • Ensure that programs are implemented to achieve the targets and objectives.
  • Track progress toward the EHS objectives and targets.
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure operational control and preventative maintenance are in place for significant EHS aspects and risks.
  • Evaluate and address the impacts to EHS with new products and processes.
  • Maintain emergency response programs and respond to issues that may occur.

• Lead the Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Participate on and support teams representing EHS area of expertise

Regulatory and Corporate EHS Compliance

• Ensure implementation of applicable provisions of the company’s EHS policies, programs and procedures. 
• Assess and communicate regulatory requirements to appropriate stakeholders and management and ensure that plans are established and performed to assure that Baxter’s activities are conducted in compliance with applicable Federal, Provincial and local laws.
• Provide facility representation during various EHS audits that includes external agency inquiries and/or inspections.
• Assist with EHS audits at the Corporate and Regional levels.
• Maintain applicable records and complete reporting as appropriate for EHS activities including tracking of EHS metrics using the Baxter Insite system

Learning and Development

• Develop systems to ensure that employees are trained in appropriate EHS aspects of their job.
• Develop and facilitate training programs that address environmental, health and safety aspects of the operation and ensure compliance to all corporate and regulatory requirements.

What you'll bring

• Bachelors in engineering or science-related field.

• Proven success with strategic EHS systems (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001) in a sophisticated environment (Pharmaceutical or food manufacturing).
• 1-3years in Environmental Health and Safety.
• Experience in Hazardous Waste management, Environmental green project’s and have strong working knowledge of/certificates of Approval for air and water, NPRI.
• Excellent knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act, and Environmental Regulations
• Proven problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

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