Principal Engineer, Environmental Health & Safety

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation • Full-time • Irvine, California, United States • 11h ago

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. At Edwards Lifesciences facilities around the world, our Manufacturing teams create the tools, technologies, and devices that transform patients' lives. As part of our sewing, assembly, delivery, and distribution teams, your attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement will help us turn innovative ideas into reality. Your purpose-driven work will help leave lasting and positive impacts on patient lives.

How you will make an impact:
• Developing and leading the deployment of Edwards Global EHS Standards.
• Leading internal audits of assigned sites to identify areas of noncompliance or nonconformance with regulations, EHS Standards or ISO 14001 and 45001 Management Systems.
• Leading assigned programs and processes to drive Global Supply Chain performance against EHS key metrics including injury and illness rates, energy/waste/water footprint and other leading indicators. Evaluating data to ensure accuracy and consistent reporting practices and analyzing data for trends, top risks and opportunities.
• Guiding global manufacturing plants to achieve ISO 14001 and 45001 Management System certification. Identifying roadblocks and risks towards achieving certification.
• Acting as global subject-matter expert in one EHS program area (e.g. Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Industrial Hygiene, Electrical Safety, Hazardous Waste Management, Energy/Greenhouse Gas Emissions).
• Advising global manufacturing teams on technical matters to ensure compliance with EHS regulations, permits and reporting obligations.
• Leading and establishing highly complex project plans to ensure deliverables are completed to stakeholders' expectations.

What you'll need (Required):
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with 6 years of previously related industry experience OR Master's Degree in Engineering or Scientific field with 5 years of previously related industry experience Required.

What else we look for (Preferred):
• Proven expertise in usage of MS Office Suite
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
• Ability to translate complex and technical information to all levels of the organizations
• Ability to speak Spanish (or applicable language) preferred
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to EHS Engineering
• Extensive understanding and knowledge of EPA, OSHA, DOT, ISO local and federal regulations
• Advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Extensive understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
• Maintain current knowledge of global health and safety regulatory requirements and standards to facilitate sharing of best/proven safety practices across sites
• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change
• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $100,000 to $142,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.