This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Your role at Baxter
To manage and provide safety and security system and component design to assure a zero-harm workplace to prevent incidents related to Company activities, serving as a technical expert advisor on safety and security policies, federal, state and local safety regulations and Corporate standards to ensure regulatory applicability.
What you'll be doing
- Provide regulatory guidance and administration on all Safety and security regulations to impacted groups Implement company’s contractor’s safety program.
- Lead the program for a successful Industrial Hygiene Plan for the site.
- Conduct/participate in corporate/division/facility and regulated Safety audits.
- Prepare and/or assist with composing agency (e.g. OSHA), corporate and divisional reports.
- Provide required, specialized safety and security training to Baxter employees.
- Member of Emergency Response Team which requires 24-hour on call status.
- Responsible for development, evaluation, administration and implementation of Safety and security policies and programs.
- Provide health and safety and security leading and lagging metrics in a working environment.
- Support staff with the identification of environmental aspects and determining the project objectives and target.
- Responsible for Risk Management and Safety Observation activities including the hazard identification and evaluation process for unsafe conditions and practices Identify the root causes of safety and industrial hygiene incidents.
- Develop hazard control processes, methods and programs.
- Recommend solutions to safety and security issues that need improvement
- Monitor implementation of safety and security plans according to facility’s plans and objectives.
- Monitor and track safety and security systems by using computer systems and spreadsheets.
- Communicate plans and strategies across the entire business unit from time to time.
- Maintain and manage equipment and processes related to each project of health and safety Collaborate with other levels of engineering staff, quality assurance, quality improvement, regulatory compliance specialists, etc.
- Measure and audit the effectiveness of hazard control programs Prepare future safety plans based on safety alerts and memos.
- Work in compliance with ISO 45001 standards and practices
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in any branch of engineering, viz. electrical, chemical, mechanical, industrial, or any other engineering discipline or related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Environmental, Health and Safety or Industrial Hygiene fields with specific concentration in OSHA and DOT regulations with a minimum of 1-year supervisory experience.
- ISO 45001 Certification (desirable)
- Must hold a registered professional certification in safety field (i.e., CSP, CIH, REM, CHMM). Alternately, the incumbent must become certified/ registered within one year of employment.
- High proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Power Point.
- Ability to research and apply the best industrial and working practices to provide effective services
- Abreast with new changes in laws and regulations
- Ability to work in teams and lead projects
- Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills
- Strong management and multitasking ability
- Strong command over verbal and written communication
- Ability to provide and implement plans, objectives and standards timely
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
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