Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Senior EHS Specialist is responsible for oversight and implementation of all Environmental Health, Safety and related regulatory requirements to ensure compliance, identify & resolve EHS gaps, and reduce risks. This position reports to the Global EHS Manager, is part of the Global EHS team, and works onsite at the IDT location in Sunnyvale, CA.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead the EHS function for a combined manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and R & D site
- Lead and implement EHS Management System program activities such as EHS Program evaluations, compliance audits, corrective action plans, facilitating onboarding and ongoing training for associates.
- Lead risk assessments, safety observations, incident investigations, inspections, and corrective actions using DBS problem-solving tools to identify hazards, reduce risk, and strengthen a proactive safety culture.
- Manage environmental permits, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements
- Monitor and maintain EHS performance, including tracking key performance indicators, trends and emerging regulations
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least three years of experience including experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or other regulated operations, with a working knowledge of applicable Cal/OSHA, EPA, RCRA, and related regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action management to drive risk reduction and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to influence and engage associates and leaders at all levels while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel as required (up to 5%, including overnight stays)
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lbs
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) first responder operations level
- Experience with Danaher Business System (DBS) or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least three years of experience including experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or other regulated operations, with a working knowledge of applicable Cal/OSHA, EPA, RCRA, and related regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action management to drive risk reduction and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to influence and engage associates and leaders at all levels while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel as required (up to 5%, including overnight stays)
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lbs
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.