Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs. This role will help ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements while fostering a proactive safety culture across the organization.

The EHS Specialist will partner with cross-functional teams to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, implement effective controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role also supports incident investigations, training, audits, and performance monitoring to maintain a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and environmental aspect evaluations to identify workplace risks.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and support functions to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor compliance with applicable EHS legislation, standards, and internal requirements.
• Stay current with regulatory updates, industry best practices, and emerging EHS trends.
• Assist in incident, accident, and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and follow-up actions.
• Support the design and delivery of EHS training, awareness programs, and safety communications.
• Participate in Tier meetings to review EHS performance metrics and drive accountability.
• Contribute to emergency preparedness and response planning, drills, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and report EHS performance data and KPIs.
• Participate in EHS audits, inspections, and Gemba walks to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Promote employee engagement and ownership in building a strong safety culture.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience in an EHS or related role within manufacturing, healthcare, or a regulated environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and standards (e.g., Singapore WSH requirements).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with risk assessment and root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, A3).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data reporting tools.
• Professional certifications such as Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO), Fire Safety Manager (FSM), or equivalent are advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and fostering a positive safety culture.

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.

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.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).