Job Description Summary

The EHS Engineer acts as the technical Subject Matter Expert, SME, for the sites Environmental Health and Safety compliance and maturity. The engineer researches and understands applicable norms, permits, and standards and integrates them into the site’s work processes and practices. This individual either supports or leads sustainability projects across the site. The Environmental, Health, and Safety Engineer assists in maintaining the site’s ISO 14001 certification by ensuring the site is always audit ready.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Key player in all Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives on-site.

• Acting as the deputy EHS Leader when the EHS Leader is absent.

• Actively participates in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations.

• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert as a member of the EHS Team.

• Participates as an EHS expert as a member of new equipment project teams, from design to operational stage.

• Acts as an influential leader in site safety and sustainability campaigns.

• Interacts with the authorities and insurance companies as site representative on technical EHS topics.

• Maintain technical expertise in Machine guarding, Lock out Tag out, and other relevant technical Safety programs.

• Maintain knowledge of the site Sustainability targets and projects to ensure their achievement and completion.

• Core contributor to the ISO 14001 certification.

• Participate as requested in EHS programs.

• A strong interest in bringing positivity to the workplace, including growing the Safety and Sustainability Culture and influencing the mindset of associates, peers, and superiors in a positive manner.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Environment Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent, preferred.

• Note, for any selected candidate with a non-engineering degree, the title will be EHS Specialist.

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Experience leading EHS projects and teams, preferred.

• Has or willing to work towards, an auditing certification.

Basic Knowledge and Skills: ​

• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with people at all levels and in various functions including technical staff, business team leaders, and union personnel.

• Effective skills in the areas of counseling, coaching, and influencing.

• Demonstrate understanding of federal and state safety and environmental laws.

• The ability to identify and evaluate workplace hazards and environmental issues.

• Ability to work in a diverse team environment including interactions with technical staff, operation leaders, and contract personnel.

• Ability to lead a project or technical team and lead teams virtually.

• Ability to challenge the organization in a manner that maintains trust and respect.

• Ability to build business partnerships across and between functional groups.

• Ability to accept and respond to changes and challenges in a positive manner.

• Demonstrated capability to analyze problems and provide accurate solutions.

• Demonstrated skills in time management and managing multiple priorities.

• Critical thinking skills and the ability to constructively resolve conflicts.

• High energy and passion for excellence, adaptability, resilience, and taking action.

• Self-directed and comfortable working in a matrixed organization.

• Knowledge of standard computer programs and databases (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. 

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Primary Work Location

USA CT - Canaan

Additional Locations

Work Shift

US BD 1st Shift 730am-4pm (United States of America)