EHS Specialist

About The Role

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and to promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace. This role partners closely with operations, facilities, engineering, and employees to reduce risk, strengthen safety culture, and drive environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develops, administers and implements environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with governmental requirements.
• Safety Program Management
  • Support implementation and maintenance of EHS programs and procedures.
  • Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits.
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Track and trend EHS performance metrics and support reporting requirements.
  • Facilitate employee and contractor safety onboarding and training.
  • Support emergency response planning, drills, and business continuity activities.
  • Manage contractor safety and permit-to-work processes.
• Environmental Compliance
  • Support compliance with environmental permits and applicable regulations (air emissions, hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, and chemical management).
  • Monitor environmental performance and maintain required records and reports.
  • Conduct environmental inspections and coordinate corrective actions.
  • Assist with environmental permit applicability reviews for process changes and new equipment.
  • Support waste minimization and sustainability initiatives.
• Industrial & Operational Safety
  • Support programs including:
    • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
    • Machine guarding
    • Electrical safety
    • Confined space entry
    • Work at height / fall protection
    • Crane and lifting operations
    • Laser safety
    • Radiation safety
    • Hazard communication
    • Ergonomics and industrial hygiene monitoring
• Systems & Continuous Improvement
  • Maintain EHS documentation, records, and compliance databases.
  • Support EHS data analysis and KPI reporting.
  • Utilize EHS management systems such as Gensuite, VelocityEHS, and Enablon.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote proactive hazard reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer 3–5 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, medical device, industrial, or regulated environments.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance and safety programs.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and regulatory compliance activities.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• Occupational Health and Safety certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Strong communication and training facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving capability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS software platforms.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers.

Benefits

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance and long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Incentive plans and a 401(k) plan with company match
• Short-term disability coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan (subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements)

Pay

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $50,000.00 - $86,000.00. For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $50,000.00 - $68,000.00 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).