The Company
Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM; Market Cap $44.3B) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.
We are driven by nearly 10,000 ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing uniquebiosensing-technologyexperiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.
Staff EHSS Specialist
Meet the team:
Are you looking to leverage your experience to be part of something big and help people take control of their health? Do you enjoy building and managing relationships to better understand the needs of the business, and then creating and implementing solutions to meet those needs? Do you want to be part of a high-performing team dedicated to doing the right thing? If so, then we have an opening for you!
The Global EHS team is seeking a dynamic, organized and driven Staff EHSS Specialist to support the stand up of our Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability function at our new state of the art manufacturing facility in Athenry.
Reporting to the Regional EHSS Leader, you will provide support in enabling a high performance and positive Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) culture. You will provide technical expertise across all functions to ensure a compliant and safe workplace for all employees, visitors, and contractors. You will work closely with the Global EHSS team, to ensure alignment to global process, best practice and implementation at site level.
Where you come in:
You will improve EHSS workplace performance by promoting a positive safety culture and implementing safety and environmental management systems in accordance with regulations, corporate compliance policies and standards.
You will identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace. You will conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.
You will coordinate the implementation of controls from results of hazard analyses and risk assessments. You will measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies and procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to mitigate workplace incidents and injuries.
You will assist in the development of controlled documents and training programs for employees in areas such as compliance training, lab/plant inspection, material handling, and life safety.
You will develop or implement research, investigation, or analysis protocols for evaluating ergonomic initiatives, or testing emerging and new technology related to ergonomics
You will apply ergonomic principles into real life complex problems using modelling, data and other methods to optimize human performance and overall performance to eliminate or reduce risk of injury/illness
You will review, investigate and implement action plans for work-related injuries, illnesses, accidents and safety concerns
You will maintain thorough knowledge of EHSS regulations, fire and safety codes, and, engineering safety standards.
You will coordinate and participate in committees and attends meetings related to employee safety, public safety, warehouse floor layouts, fire safety, as well as property loss or damage. Provides expertise on safety risk management, statistics and trends.
You will coordinate and conduct worksite inspections and audits.
You will perform other related duties as directed that correspond to the overall function of this position.
What makes you successful:
You have a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 8-12 years related experience.
You are familiar with health, safety, and regulatory requirements
You have a proven ability to quickly assess situations through demonstrated problem-solving skills and knowledge of state of the art technology related to their EHS discipline.
You have demonstrable success in administering EHSS programs.
You have experience in manufacturing environment in medical device industry or similar work setting.
You are able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure
Accredited certification strongly preferred (Certified Professional Ergonomist, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist).
You have strong project management skills in facilitating projects/activities.
What you'll get:
A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community .
A full and comprehensive benefits program.
Growth opportunities on a global scale.
Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
Travel Required:
10%
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