Senior EHS Specialist - Manufacturing Safety

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Nov 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the LifeThe Senior EHS Specialist will support Environmental, Health and Safety programs across Medtronic’s Parker, Boulder, and Louisville, Colorado manufacturing locations, with Parker serving as the primary facility. This is an onsite, hands-on role focused on day-to-day EHS activities, maintaining and auditing established programs, identifying workplace hazards, and partnering with employees and leaders to address risks and improve the overall safety environment. This role supports Medtronic’s longstanding presence in Colorado, partnering with teams across multiple manufacturing facilities. Medtronic has been part of the Colorado community for decades, with manufacturing operations in Boulder and Louisville supporting medical technologies that impact patients around the world. The Senior EHS Specialist will have the opportunity to work closely with manufacturing teams and see the direct connection between a strong EHS culture, safe operations, and the products ultimately serving patients. A key focus of the position will be strengthening proactive safety practices and employee engagement, including hazard observations, near-miss reporting, corrective actions, and ongoing program effectiveness. The Senior EHS Specialist will work closely with the broader EHS team and manufacturing partners across all three locations to identify and resolve concerns, support established EHS programs, and continue building a culture where employees feel comfortable speaking up, identifying risks, and taking ownership of safety. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Develops, administers and implements environmental, health, and safety programs in accordance with governmental and Medtronic requirements. Depending on position location, may monitor pollution prevention activities, compliance and auditing efforts. Supports environmental compliance activities, including reviewing regulatory requirements, assessing potential impacts to site operations, and coordinating required actions or documentation. Interacts with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance issues; establishes permit requirements and assists in regulatory audits. Ensures appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist. Identifies and takes corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers’ health or safety, which may include recommending organizational measures to protect workers’ safety through revised methods, processes, or materials; inspecting workplace environments, equipment, and/or practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and investigating and/or identifying causes regarding filed incidents. May provide/promote employee awareness/training on matters of environmental, health, and safety. Leads site hazard observations and leadership GEMBAs to identify risks and drive corrective actions. Supports ergonomics initiatives by identifying workplace risks and coordinating improvements. Required Qualifications High School Diploma (or equivalent) AND 8+ years experience OR Associate’s Degree AND 6+ years experience OR Bachelor’s Degree AND 4+ years experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 5+ years of Environmental, Health and Safety experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment. Experience supporting and auditing EHS programs, policies, and procedures in an operational setting. Experience conducting workplace safety inspections, hazard assessments, or safety observations and identifying appropriate corrective actions. Experience supporting incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause identification and corrective action follow-up. Experience partnering with manufacturing employees and leadership across multiple shifts or locations to implement EHS programs and improve safety practices. For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. ‌ Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com. ‌ Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$92,000.00 - $138,000.00 ‌ This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired wi