Abbott

Principal Specialist EHS and Projects

Abbott$99K — $198K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in EHS, Occupational Health, Engineering, science, nursing, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 8 years of significant EHS and/or operational experience.
  • Post-graduate education/degree is preferred.
  • Professional certification in EHS is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and improve site EHS programs and compliance systems.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory and corporate EHS requirements.
  • Conduct risk assessments, audits, and corrective actions.
  • Develop and implement EHS strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage capital and facilities projects from planning to completion.
  • Communicate EHS and project performance to leadership.
  • Foster a culture of safety and employee engagement.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits to support you and your family.
  • Diverse career opportunities within the company.
  • Access to learning and development initiatives.
  • Recognition programs to acknowledge employee achievements.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

Our location in North Chicago currently has an opportunity for a Principal Specialist EHS & Projects. The Principal Specialist EHS & Project is responsible for the EHS strategy and executes contingency independent plans and conducts assigned projects.
  • This is not a remote opportunity
  • Traveling up to 5%


What You'll Work On
  • Lead and continuously improve site EHS programs and compliance systems.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and corporate EHS requirements.
  • Conduct risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
  • Develop and implement EHS strategies, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage regulatory inspections, audits, and external EHS relationships.
  • Lead capital and facilities projects from planning through execution and completion.
  • Define DC project scope, budgets, schedules, and resource requirements.
  • Manage multiple projects while meeting safety, quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
  • Develop capital requests, project documentation, and contractor scopes of work.
  • Coordinate internal teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
  • Identify project risks and implement mitigation and contingency plans.
  • Provide technical oversight to support operational efficiency and business growth.
  • Lead, coach, and develop site staff while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
  • Drive employee engagement, training, recognition, and development initiatives.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration and strong stakeholder partnerships.
  • Serve as the site's EHS subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and best practices.
  • Develop procedures, standards, and training programs to support operational excellence.
  • Communicate EHS and project performance, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
  • Represent the organization with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and external stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to support business objectives.


Required Qualification's
  • Bachelor's Degree in EHS, Occupational Health, Engineering, science, nursing or closely related discipline is desired.
  • Minimum 8 years Significant EHS and / or operational experience.


Preferred Qualifications
  • A post-graduate education / degree is desired.
  • Professional certification is highly desirable.


Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

The base pay for this position is
$99,300.00 - $198,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Engineering

DIVISION:
CRLB Core Lab

LOCATION:
United States > North Chicago : K02

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
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Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
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