Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Our Neuromodulation business is an area of expertise for Abbott. This business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. Our Solutions include Proclaim (TM) XR SCS System, the #1 Spinal cord stimulator on the market, Proclaim (TM) DRG Neurostimulator, the only FDA approved DRG therapy and a market leader in radiofrequency ablation therapy, Abbott RFA.  These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. Our deep brain stimulation technology for progressive diseases help people manage their Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects.

Our location in Plano, TX currently has an opportunity for a EHS Specialist.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Plans and conducts assigned projects requiring conventional types of plans, investigations, and/or equipment;
• Implements plans under direction of others and reports to management with appropriate frequency;
• Jointly responsible for achieving the project’s EHS targets in support of business objectives.
• Applies basic technical knowledge/skills to EHS programs and systems. 
• Participates and/or assists other professionals and management in the application of standard EHS theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Investigates, gathers data, and performs preliminary analysis. Reports findings.
• Prepares and communicates recommendations and respective action plans. 
• Maintains accurate, complete recordkeeping systems & maintains employee confidentiality.
• Interprets problems/recommends solutions.
• Applies standard EHS principles and methodologies to interpret, draw conclusions, and recommend options for defined problems;
• Considers a broad range of factors (e.g. quantifies cost and benefits in assigned projects);
• Assures conformance to regulatory requirements and internal standards. 
• Improves methods/designs/processes.
• Recognizes and implements good ideas/innovations/cost reductions;
• Consistently generates/adopts original solutions to problems and reduces them to practices.
• Interfaces primarily with internal company contacts.
• Establish and build relationships, good communication and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Initiates and cultivates open, professional relationships with stakeholders by establishing rapport, developing an understanding of others’ needs, promoting common goals, and following through on commitments.
• Identifies full range of stakeholder needs and proposes solutions to address them.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• A Bachelor’s Degree in EHS, Occupational Health, Engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence. 
• 2 Years Experience

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an

Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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