Job Summary

Zimmer Biomet is a world leader in musculoskeletal health solutions. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

With a minimal direction, coordinates the necessary programs, reports, training, audits, and systems in order to comply with all environmental and safety laws and regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor all waste activities such as generation, storage, inventory, transportation, and disposal.

Train and/or coordinate training for all plant personnel on environmental, hygiene and safety matters, such as forklift equipment, hazardous material, communication program, emergency plant evacuation, audits, emergency response, electrical safety, etc.

Investigate accidents related to personal injury, fire chemical release, illness, and toxic exposure due to industrial activity in the facility in order to detect and enforce recommendation to avoid occurrences.

Prepare all environmental reports to the appropriate government agencies in accordance with the laws and regulations.

Perform investigations and studies in order to improve the effectiveness and reduce the use of chemicals in the facility and the generation of wastes.

Develop, evaluate, and/or purchase equipment in order to comply with environmental, hygiene, and safety laws.

Perform hygiene studies, such as noise survey, heat stress, air monitoring, waste sampling, etc. in order to provide employees a safe working environment.

Perform environmental and safety audits in order to assess compliance to environmental and safety laws and regulations.

Maintain and file environmental, hygiene, and safety documents as per internal policies and procedures and environmental and safety laws and regulations.

Evaluate MSDSs and approve or disapprove the use of new and existing chemicals in the facility.

Keep management informed of all new and revised environmental, hygiene and safety laws and regulations.

Determine and recommend the appropriate personnel protection clothing and equipment to safeguard the employees from potential hazards.

Determine accident prevention methods and provide the necessary training to all employees to comply with OSHA requirements.

Take appropriate measures to establish control of hazardous conditions on working environment and maintain proper documentation of corrective action taken.

Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, unsafe guarding and unusual condition to the proper supervisor.

Coordinate with vendors on plant physical security and perform periodic reviews of security systems/procedures.

Manage vendors providing facilities services such as grounds maintenance, snow removal, etc.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Expected Areas of Competence

Good interpersonal skills.

Teamwork and customer focus oriented.

Ability to train and coach others.

Must have project management skills. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Environmental, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or Science
3+ years relevant work experience.

Travel Requirements

up to 10%

Additional Information

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.

EOE/M/F/VET/DISABILITY