Senior EHS Engineer

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision is looking to hire a FULLY ONSITE Senior EHS Engineer for Milpitas, CA location. The Senior EHS Engineer (60% - 70% Environmental, 30% - 40% Health and Safety) is responsible for leading the Environmental, Health, & Safety (EH&S) Compliance Monitoring Programs to build a proactive Safety culture. This role supports all aspects of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management System at the J&J Surgical Vison, Milpitas, California as well as other J&J locations. As an influential member of the different leadership teams, you will collaborate with internal business customers and domain authorities to ensure compliance with regulations and implementation of innovative EH&S techniques to identify EHS risks proactively.

Are you interested in joining a diverse team where we believe Safety is a commitment from the heart, and we take an active interest in others and look out for their safety every day? Apply today!

Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Ensure a high level of EHS performance for the site.

• Provide technical expertise for all EHS programs: environmental (waste, air, water, tanks), ergonomics, contractor safety, machine safety, biosafety, industrial hygiene, radiation safety, and emergency preparedness.  

• Prepare and submit all Environmental Reports such as BAAQMD Annual Data Updates, CUPA HMBP, CARB State Programs: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting, and Refrigerant Management Program, including gathering/verifying/validating data, reviewing for potential exemptions, and conducting threshold and release calculations

• Ensure in compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations, as well as J&J EHS Standards including Management of Change.

• Maintains the processes and activities associated with the ISO 14001 certification program, including communications, policies and procedures, reports and metrics, individual projects, and objectives.  

• Partner with local management to develop and implement a site CAPA process to address EHS program deficiencies, including CAPA effectiveness confirmation and ensure EHS regulatory compliance.

• Bring global best practices into the site and actively share site perspective, knowledge and lessons learned to contribute and support a best-in-class professional level of EHS globally.

• Set and monitor goals/objectives/assignments, provide adequate coaching/counseling to site functional leaders on EHS programs/processes via dashboards & reports.

• Review, update, develop required EHS programs including, but not limited to: IIPP, HMBP, HAZCOM, EAP, SOPs, LOTO/HECP, Confined Space Programs, Fire Prevention Programs, Biosafety, Lab Safety, Hot Works Program, Radiation/Laser Safety, Warehouse Safety and Chemical Inventory.

• Perform ergonomic risk assessments, conduct machine safety risk assessments, and develop job safety analysis for automated and manual job functions.

• Perform analysis for reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorized enforcement agencies and J&J's corporate offices as appropriate and/or required.

• Perform routine EHS assessments, utilize the J&J Program Reviews, Assurance Audit, and Self Assessments to identify program specific deficiencies and areas of risk.

• Lead incident investigations for all reported injuries, including First Aid and Good Saves.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required; advanced degree or focused degree in EHS, Engineering, Science or related field is preferred.

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• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience

• Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) experience with emphasis on Waste Management (Hazardous Waste, Medical Waste, Non-Hazardous Waste), Air, Water (Stormwater, Drinking Water, Wastewater), Tanks, Chemical Management, Biosafety, Laser Safety and R&D experience

• Experience identifying, evaluating, and controlling EHS risks in the workplace

• Proven track record to quickly interpret complex regulatory issues and provide recommended course of action

• Experience in planning, implementing and managing EHS projects with adherence to budget and schedule

• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions and J&J Credo

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced dynamic environment with minimal supervision

• Proactive, reliable and communicative EHS professional

• Proficient in MS SharePoint and MS Office software programs

• Capable of multi-functional assignments

• Ability and willingness to travel to other locations

• Manufacturing/R&D experience in a highly regulated environment

• Relevant experience in consulting will be considered.

• Technical/working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations

• Technical experience in diverse EHS areas

• Certifications in CIH, CHMM, CSP, and/or ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor

• Capability to energize and inspire others towards higher performance and execution

• Passion about the role, a positive “can do” attitude

• Demonstrated project management skills

• This position may require up to 10% domestic travel

• A requirement for physical exertion (lifting or moving objects >25lbs/10Kg in weight)

• Requirement for long periods of sustained visual focus and concentration

• Expectation to use a computer on an almost continuous basis, every day

External Interactions: 

• Conducting and hosting all planned and unannounced internal and external inspectors and auditors according to the requirements in the site-specific procedure.

• Responding to and reporting to external complaints and inquiries according to the site communications policies and procedures.

• Corresponding with regulatory agencies to acquire, modify and renew permits required by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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• Company management reserves the right to add, delete or otherwise alter assigned duties at any time. To perform this job effectively, an individual must be able to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.  

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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