Senior Ergonomics and EHS Engineer

Job Description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

**Job Function:**

Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

**Job Sub Function:**

Environmental Health & Safety

**Job Category:**

Professional

**All Job Posting Locations:**

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

**Job Description:**

Are you interested in joining a diverse team where we believe Sustainability and Safety is a dedication from the heart, and we take an active interest in others and look out for their safety every day? If you are passionate, solution driven, collaborative and meticulous about Occupational Safety & Technical EHS, and like to work with various functions and levels of the organization, then this job might be perfect for you. We'd love to have you on the team if you are a leader with a proven track record of managing complex Ergonomics projects, are detail oriented, and have a firm grasp of the EHS principles, and are excited to work in a highly technical, fast-paced, and cross-functional environment! Apply today!

**Job Summary:**

As our Senior Ergonomics and EHS Engineer, you are responsible for leading the Ergonomics and EHS Programs to build a proactive Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture. This role supports all aspects of the EHS Management System at Johnson& Johnson MedTech locations in the Bay area, CA as well as other J&J locations in California. As an influential member of the different leadership teams, you will collaborate with internal business customers and domain authorities to ensure compliance with regulations and implementation of innovative EH&S techniques to identify EHS risks proactively. This position will be based ON-SITE at Santa Clara, CA.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

**Key Responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):**

Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

* Ensures a high level of EHS performance, with Ergonomics focus, for the site(s).
* Provides technical expertise to ensure compliance in the areas of workplace ergonomics, general industry safety orders, Johnson and Johnson worldwide environmental health and safety standards including Management of Change, hazard assessment techniques, accident investigations, and emergency response planning.
* Helps employees prevent repetitive, cumulative and overuse type musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses.
* Conducts ergonomic analyses in order to provide recommendations on job set up, work posture, tool use, and workstation modifications.
* Gains full understanding of the site operations, workflow, processes, and employees in order to make recommendations for preventing musculoskeletal injuries from occurring.
* Partners with local management to develop and implement a site CAPA process to address EHS program deficiencies and ensure EHS regulatory compliance.
* Brings global best practices into the site and actively share site perspective, knowledge and lessons learned to contribute and support a best-in-class professional level of EHS globally.
* Sets and monitors goals/objectives/assignments, provide adequate coaching/counseling to site functional leaders on EHS programs/ processes via dashboards & reports.
* Performs analysis for reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorized enforcement agencies and J&J's corporate offices as appropriate and/or required.
* Performs routine EHS assessments, utilize the J&J Program Reviews, Assurance Audit, and Self Assessments to identify program specific deficiencies and areas of risk.
* Leads incident investigations for all reported incidents, injuries, including First Aid and Good Saves.

**Qualifications:**

**Education:**

* Minimum Bachelor’s or equivalent University Degree required; advanced degree or focused degree in Ergonomics, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Safety and Health, EHS, Engineering, Science or related field preferred

**Skills & Experience:**

**Required:**

* Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
* Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) experience with emphasis on Ergonomics, Risk Assessments, Management of Change, Chemical Management etc.
* Experience identifying, evaluating, and controlling EHS risks in the workplace
* Ability to collaborate with local EHS professionals and support additional multi-site EHS resources
* Proficient in MS SharePoint and MS Office software programs
* Ability to quickly interpret complex regulatory issues and provide recommended course of action
* Ability and willingness to travel to other locations

**Preferred:**

* Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) certification
* Manufacturing/R&D experience in a highly regulated environment; Relevant experience in consulting will be considered.
* Technical/working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations
* Technical experience in diverse EHS areas of air, water, hazardous and medical waste, and/or chemical handling
* Experience with ISO 14001/ ISO 45001 EHS Management Systems and Certification
* Demonstrated project management skills

**Other:**

* Requires 10% - 20% domestic and international travel
* The anticipated base pay range for this position is $ **89,000** to $ **142,600**

**External Interactions:**

* Conducting and hosting all planned and unannounced internal and external inspectors and auditors according to the requirements in the site-specific procedure.
* Responding to and reporting to external complaints and inquiries according to the site communications policies and procedures.
* Corresponding with regulatory agencies to acquire, modify and renew permits required by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

**_Company disclaimer:_**

*_Company management reserves the right to add, delete or otherwise alter assigned duties at any time._ _To perform this job effectively, an individual must be able to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily._ _The minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required._ _Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._

**The anticipated base pay range for this position is :**

$89,000 - $142,600

_Additional Description for Pay Transparency:_

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. http://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.