EH&S Specialist - Shockwave Medical
J&J Family of Companies
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**Job Function:**
Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)
**Job Sub** **Function:**
Environmental Health & Safety
**Job Category:**
Business Enablement/Support
**All Job Posting Locations:**
Alajuela, Costa Rica
**Job Description:**
Johnson & Johnson is hiring for an **EH&S Specialist** to join our team located in **Shockwave Medical Costa Rica.**
**Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.**
**Position Overview**
EH&S specialist will provide support to implement and monitor the environment, health, and safety programs at our Costa Rica site.
**Essential Job Functions**
+ Ensures compliance with local EH&S regulations.
+ Provides technical expertise for EH&S programs.
+ Conducts job hazard analyses and risk assessments.
+ Performs safety audits, safety observations and inspections.
+ Assists with the development and delivery of EH&S training.
+ Assists to conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis.
+ Drives corrective and preventive actions management process.
+ Reviews new hazardous materials, new processes, new equipment to ensure they meet the EH&S requirements.
+ Reviews and maintain SDS database and site chemical inventories.
+ Supports ISO 14001 process and its maintenance once implemented.
+ Supports Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects once implemented.
+ Supports the hazardous and biologic waste programs by managing accumulation containers, labeling, shipping preparation inventories and manifest recordkeeping.
+ Participates in the emergency response team.
+ Keeps track of key performance indicators.
+ Support the coordination of infirmary services, environmental community projects, ergonomics, and other EH&S special projects.
**Requirements**
+ Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
+ 0-1 years of related experience. Experience in clean room manufacturing a plus.
+ Knowledge of local regulatory agencies and requirements.
+ Uses persuasive techniques to influence others without reliance on formal authority.
+ Experience with EH&S tracking systems.
+ Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
+ Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements.
+ Flexible schedule may be required.
+ High proficiency in English and Spanish.
+ There may be continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day).
+ Passport & US Visa not required but a plus.
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