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Philips

Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Troy, NY

Job Title
Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist:
Work directly with the Operations Management Teams to develop a robust Environmental Health & Safety program that focuses on risk management, regulatory and corporate compliance, continual improvement and builds an environment that facilitates a strong worker participation program.

Your role:

  • Development and implementation of programs and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local occupational safety standards and Philips Corporate requirements.
  • Measures performance & program effectiveness through goals, objectives, KPIs, trend analysis, site inspections and monthly incident reporting.
  • Conduct internal audits and Gemba's to evaluate compliance, manage non-conformances through corrective and preventative actions.
  • Conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement improvement/action plans to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
  • Lead and/or participate on cross functional teams to represent EHS objectives related to the subject matter and meet the team's overall objectives and deliverables.
  • Ability to provide training to other personnel on Environmental Health and Safety practices and programs.
You're the right fit if:

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  • You have a Bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety or a related field.
  • You've +4 years of experience in a manufacturing workplace in Environmental Health & Safety.
  • You are knowledgeable on ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015 or OSHA VPP.
  • Your skills include strong planning and problem-solving; able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Able to gather and analyze information and develop alternative solutions.
  • You`ve comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulatory requirements in 29 CFR 1910 and fundamental understanding of national safety consensus standards (e.g., ANSI, NFPA). Advanced applied knowledge of health and safety programs including LOTO, Electrical Safety, Working at Heights, Hazard Communication, Crane and Hoist, Confined Space, Walking and Working Surfaces, Lasers, Machine Guarding, Hazardous and Chemical management, etc.
  • You are proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows, or other technical tools in completing assignments.
  • You've the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position .
About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.
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  • Discover our rich and exciting history.
  • Learn more about our purpose.
  • Read more about our employee benefits .
If you're interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here .

Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position is $60,200 to $92,020 annually. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here .

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you will reside in or within commuting distance to Latham, NY. USA

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Client-provided location(s): Latham, NY 12110, USA
Job ID: Philips-525443
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led

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