EHS Project Specialist at Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Job Description:

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.


Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.


Apply now for the position of EHS Project Specialist to maintain compliance and promote a safe and healthy environment. This position is located in Hoffman Estates, IL.



Your role:

• Assist the Director of EHS in managing the Molecular Imaging Environmental, Health and Sustainability Initiative and establishing new policies and procedures.


• Work with Director of EHS to develop and maintain Business Continuity for the MI Clinical businesses. This includes working with each site team to develop and maintain the site Business Continuity Plans. Conduct annual drills of the Business Continuity Plans.


• Assist with managing the EHS Management System, including developing new procedures, implementing latest changes, and managing required records and documentation.


• Assist the Director of EHS and EHS Team with managing Molecular Imaging Product Related (PEP) and Facility-related environmental, health and safety initiatives. This includes collection of energy data, creation of Environmental Product Declarations, etc.


• Coordinate EHS digitalization and productivity projects.


• Assist the MI Health Management Lead with coordinating site events and implementing new initiatives.


• Assist in the preparation of EHS compliance reports and documentation.


• Collect, maintain, and analyze EHS and Radiation Safety data and KPI's to identify trends in EHS performance.


• Assist with conducting safety and environmental audits and inspections.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Support Radiation Safety Officer in performing various program tasks such as radiation surveys, package check-in, leak test/inventories.


• Support the site EHS Specialist in performing various program tasks such as ergonomic assessments, industrial hygiene (IH) surveys, job hazard analyses (JHA), personal protective equipment (PPE) and other hazard assessments.


• Assist with incident management, including incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.


• Perform functions related to hazardous waste including collection of contaminated wastes, organizing material for segregation using applicable waste codes. Prepares material and manifests for hazardous waste shipments.


• Be an EHS representative for site-related projects. This includes reviewing of Management of Change forms (MoC), conducting project safety reviews, evaluating new equipment, overseeing contractors and other tasks.


• Participate on site Emergency Response Team.


• Participate on the site EHS committee and in all internal and external audits.


• May be required to perform other EHS related duties as assigned.

Required expertise and skills:


• Entry level to 3 years of Experience


• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Nuclear Medicine or related discipline preferred.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills


• Strong writing capabilities, especially with writing clear, concise EHS procedures.


• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.


• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.


• Travel up to 10% when necessary to support projects.









Preferred knowledge and skills:


• Associate/Certified Safety Professional (ASP/CSP) certification, Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) certification, or equivalent.


• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and NRC regulations and industry EH&S standards desired.


• Experience working with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems.


• DOT/IATA Hazardous Materials Certification.


• First Aid/CPR/AED certified.


**Exceptionally qualified candidates who do not meet all requirements will also be considered


To find out more about our Molecular Imaging business, have a look at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/en-us/molecular-imaging









Who we are:
We are a team of more than 71,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.









How we work:
When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/careers


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