EHS Engineer **Date:** Jan 30, 2025 **Location:** Wyomissing, PA, US **Company:** Teleflex **Expected Travel** : Up to 25% **Requisition ID** :11747 **About Teleflex Incorporated** As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, QuikClot™, LMA™, Pilling™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com. **Vascular Access –** Built on a history of innovation, our Arrow® brand of technically advanced vascular access devices are renowned throughout the world. Many of our vascular access products have antimicrobial and antithrombogenic protection designed to reduce vascular-related complications and include long and short dwell central venous catheters (CVC), sheath introducers, arterial lines, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC), as well as specialty devicesand an advanced vascular positioning system to facilitate precise placement of a PICC or CVC near the heart. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives. **Position Summary** Advises, audits, coordinates, assists, and consults with the Site Lead, site risk owners in planning, establishing, and maintaining effective EHS management and Business Continuity Plan (BCP). Main responsibilities are initiating EHS policies, procedures and programs which are in-line with federal, state, local & Teleflex EHS regulations, standards, and requirements. This will be accomplished through the development and facilitation of various activities with other departments, other Teleflex sites and outside agencies. Effectively collaborate and communicate with the sites various departments, Site Lead and Regional EHS Manager on the above. Reinforces and drives Teleflex’s EHS vision of Zero Harm to people and environment. **Principal Responsibilities** •This position leads the EHS programs at two Teleflex sites: the R&D Center in Wyomissing, PA (home office) and an office building with laboratory space in Morrisville NC. •Coordinate with Site Lead and site risk owners to develop, implement and maintain the site’s EHS Management System, known hereafter as the Core Management System (CMS), in line with the Teleflex Global EHS Manual. Both the site CMS and Global EHS Manual are aligned with the International Management Standards ISO 45001 and ISO 14001. Assist in developing, implementing, and continuously improving site EHS policies & procedures and work instructions. • Manage projects, programs, and permits related but not limited to; wastewater, storm water & hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, radiation protection, community right-to-know reporting, and emergency planning/response for spill, fire and medical emergencies. and other applicable environmental regulations. •Prepare various annual environmental reports as required by local, state, and federal agencies, ensuring such reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner. Examples include hazardous and residual waste reports, federal toxic chemical release reports, and other environmental-related community right-to-know reports. •Assist the site management team to ensure capital projects and major process changes appropriately identify and address EHS risk as per Teleflex projects EHS management guidelines and EHS management of change (MOC) principles. •Identify, investigate, report, and effectively communicate all critical EHS nonconformances (NC’s) and areas for improvement. Help site management evaluate the significance of EHS concerns, determine the source of variance, and specify steps using the hierarchy of ctrols methodology in correcting the condition or the need for further controls. •Guide and participate with the site EHS committee team’s, EHS grassroots groups and associated regular meetings. •Work with Site Lead to develop and assign incident investigation teams, determine root cause and associated corrective actions, and report findings. •Develop and implement site-specific EHS training plan and training presentation material. •Develop, utilize, and monitor the sites EHS compliance calendar to warrant all federal, state, local & internal Teleflex Global EHS requirements and associated deadlines are met. •Manage & continuously improve the sites industrial hygiene, chemical hygiene, and bloodborne pathogens exposure control programs. •Work closely with site management and risk owners in carrying out their EHS roles and responsibilities in implementing corporate driven EHS initiatives. •Develop, gather, analyze, and report metrics to the Site Lead, Regional EHS Manager and Global EHS Department regarding EHS performance. •Aid in the understanding, management, and implementation of site’s EHS Improvement register (EHSIR), incident register (IR) and monthly Global EHS Site Scorecard. •Evaluate and act upon new environmental & safety regulations. Ensures compliance with EHS regulations and Teleflex standards; follows emerging EHS regulations and issues. **Education / Experience Requirements** • Bachelor’s degree or post graduate level with a core focus closely related to EHS management and 5+ years EH&S management controls experience Or Bachelor’s degree or post graduate level with an Engineering or Manufacturing focus and 5+ years EHS management experience • Preferred Occupational Safety & Health Professional Certifications; CSP Certification (US), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or CRSP Certification (Canada). **Specialized Skills / Other Requirements** **Principal Responsibilities Cont.** • Help initiate the development of proactive EHS programs, including minimizing waste, energy, and water usage. Track and report sustainability metrics. • Negotiate and secure contracts with EHS-related vendors (e.g., hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, PPE suppliers, external trainers, etc.) • Primary contact for agencies such as EPA, PADEP,OSHA and local Fire Department for inspections, permitting, licenses, registrations, reporting and other compliance issues. • Proactively identify potential EHS hazards through risk assessments, Gemba walks, inspections, etc., and ensure timely and appropriate immediate corrections and associated final corrective actions are implemented when hazards are identified. • Work with site Management to incorporate EHS into already established site programs, procedures and metrics, where applicable. (e.g., 5S / Lean, Continuous Improvement Projects, KPI’s, shift meetings, etc.) • Strong knowledge of federal, state and local EHS regulations, standards and best practices (EPA, DOT, OSHA, NFPA, ANSI,) • Strong knowledge and experience with office-related applications; Microsoft Office suite, teleconference software (Webex, MS Teams, Zoom). • Ability to source and interpret relevant, published best practice controls and standards before offering advice • Experience with EHS-related software a plus (Gensuite) • Occupational Health / Safety Hazard and Environmental Aspects identification, HOC corrective action identification and resolution skillsets (Performing Risk Assessments) • Incident Investigation and Root Cause analysis skillset • Clear and analytical thinking facilitating assessment of both EHS and wider business risk • Confidence and effective decision-making regarding escalations, notifications and where justified: whistle blowing. • Strong project management skills. • Strong written and oral communication • Creative thinker/problem solver • Excellent organization and time management skills • Ability to lead projects from conception to completion • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. preferred. • Ability to perform ~ 50-50% sedentary and mobile job duties. \#LI-DR1 _At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front._ _Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or Talent@Teleflex.com._ _Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, QuikClot™, LMA™, Pilling™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries._ _© 2025 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights reserved._