EHS Specialist Job Opening at Dade Behring - West Sacramento

Dade Behring Inc. is a global company that manufactures medical testing equipment that diagnoses bacterial infections and identifies antibiotic treatment. We offer exciting career opportunities to individuals who want to contribute and make a difference. We have an immediate opening for an Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist in our Health and Safety Organization in West Sacramento. The position is shared between Sacramento and Cupertino facilities, and the person would report primarily to the Sacramento facility.

Job functions include providing regional HS&E programs support for Sacramento and Cupertino sites to monitor Environmental and Safety compliance with regulatory requirements and established policies. Participate in conducting HS&E reviews and audits. Perform day-to-day activities involving hazardous / bio-hazardous waste management and disposal, and recycling and waste minimization programs. Provide and coordinate HS&E regulatory training. Investigate incident root-cause, and follow up on corrective and preventative action through completion. Maintain safety and environmental records including permits, procedures, monitoring records, safety incidents, Material Safety Data Sheet information, and chemical inventories. Monitor and report HS&E status for Sacramento and Cupertino sites on a monthly basis.

Qualifications Required: Education: B.S. degree in Safety, Environmental Studies, Engineering, or a science related field.

Skills and Abilities: -Minimum of two years experience in administering HS&E compliance programs -Working knowledge of federal and state EPA and OSHA regulations, as well as air quality rules is desirable. Basic knowledge of these rules is required. -Ability to communicate and work effectively in a diverse environment -Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines in a manufacturing environment. -Possess strong, verbal, written, computer, analytical, and presentations skills

Dade Behring Inc. is a leader in the healthcare industry and offers excellent salary and benefits to the individuals who qualify for our positions. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, tuition assistance, 401(k) and employee stock purchase plan.

If you feel that you have the skills we need, please submit your resume and salary history to one of the following: Email: [email protected] Postal: Dade Behring Inc., 1584 Enterprise Blvd., West Sacramento, CA 95691 Fax: 916-374-2305

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