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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. 

Summary of Position: Support the EHS Manager in the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of the site's programs related to EHS Regulations and Corporate Policies, specifically related to Safety Programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:    

Implement and maintain recordkeeping of Safety related programs as per applicable Regulations (Federal, State, and Local) and Corporate Policies.

Maintain the compliance status of Safety related programs such as: Process Safety Management (PSM), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Work Permit, Confine Space, Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), Fall Prevention, Contractor Safety Management, Electrical Safety, among others.

Manages the implementation/maintenance of the site EHS incident investigation, comitments/actions, and hazard identification programs. Maintains the site internal reporting system and perform trending reports.

Conducts periodic EHS inspections/assessments throughout the site to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.

Actively participate in EHS-related audits, inspections, and routine surveys. 

Supports the EHS team in the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of site's EHS programs.

Support in the completion of Job Hazard Analysis (JSAs). 

Provide support (respond) to emergency situations during regular/non-regular business hours for the purpose of mitigate and resolve immediate EHS situations/concerns. 

Support site's data entry into EHS Insite system.

Language: Full Bilingual - written and spoken English & Spanish

Qualifications:     

Comprehensive knlowledge of cGMP, FDA & EHSS regulations

Strong OSHA & EHHS knowledge

Willing to travel outside of Puerto Rico

Technical Qualification & Other Background: (Choose all that apply) 

Computer literate (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Knowledgeable on chemical processes and equipment (Chemical Plants).

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Project management knowledge/skills.

Technical writing & reporting skills.

Must posses good record keeping skills

Able to interpret and convert units of measure such as temperature, pressure, flow, area, mass, distance, volume or other.

Mathematical Reasoning: Add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages as well as able to use a calculator or other associated electronic equipment.

Ability to follow writen procedures and/ or verbal instructions communications by telefone, fax or shortwave radios.

Ability to understand technical drawings

Lead Auditor certification 

Lean Six Sigma Tools knowledge and expertise

Strong negotiation skills

All Baxter Employees must have or develop in the following core Leadership Competencies:
Speed - Action Oriented, Drives Results, Resourcefulness
Simplicity- Optimizes Work, Manages Complexity, Situational Adaptability
Courage- Courage, Cultivates Innovation, Manages Ambiguity
Collaboration- Collaborates, Values Diffrences, Drives Engagement

Specific Required Competencies by Role: Engineers

Functional/ technical skills, Problem Solving, Negotiation skills, Planning & Project Management

Education:       

Essential: Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science Related Field

Preferred: N/A

Job Experience:     

Essential: Three(3) to five(5) years experience

Preferred: In related field

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

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