Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer (Onsite: Columbia, MO)

Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of solving big challenges that improve lives and help healthcare professionals perform at their best. At Solventum, people are at the heart of every innovation we pursue. Guided by empathy, insight, and clinical intelligence, we collaborate with the best minds in healthcare to address our customers’ toughest challenges.

About the role

As an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Engineer, you will support the coordination and execution of site-wide EHS compliance initiatives. This role involves active participation across all areas of EHS, including industrial hygiene, ergonomics, safety and injury prevention, incident investigation, and emergency preparedness. You will play a key role in developing and implementing the annual EHS plan, as well as driving continuous improvement efforts aimed at enhancing EHS practices and processes to promote a safer workplace. Success in this position requires a proactive, self-motivated individual with strong teamwork capabilities and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and training on all aspects of the site’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance efforts, including Management of Change (MOC), ergonomics, industrial hygiene, fall protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and emergency response coordination.
• Develop appropriate documentation on plant systems to ensure compliance with Solventum requirements, including OSHA regulations, EHS Management Systems, and other applicable programs.
• Assist in achieving departmental and plant Lean Six Sigma targets by leading EHS projects, delivering required EHS training to plant personnel, representing the site during audits by staff groups, and coordinating/training the Site Emergency Response Team.
• Audit site processes to ensure compliance with Solventum, EPA, and OSHA policies on topics such as Management of Change, industrial hygiene, confined space entry/rescue, and Lockout/Tagout.
• Provide EHS support in the design and installation of new or modified equipment, act as the point of contact for regulatory matters involving the EPA, MoDNR, and OSHA, and participate in or lead investigations of EHS incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) AND three (3) years of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) experience within a private, public, government or military environment
• OR High School Diploma/GED AND seven (7) years of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) experience within a private, public, government or military environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Environmental, Health and Safety discipline from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of manufacturing experience
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working in a healthcare products or medical device environment
• Experience supporting liquid dispensing, automated assembly, or chemical handling processes
• Experience analyzing issues, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions
• Experience applying ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, cGMP, or other quality system or change control requirements
• Experience organizing projects, activities, or documentation while communicating with stakeholders across an organization
• Experience driving process improvements and executing initiatives to achieve operational objectives

Work location: Onsite Columbia, MO
Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $106,000 - $145,750, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Benefits

This position may be eligible for a range of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits

Additional information is available at: Solventum Total Rewards