Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Senior Specialist

Work Flexibility: Onsite
The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Senior Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs that ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. This role supports compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, promotes continuous improvement in EHS performance, and fosters a culture of safety throughout the organization. This is an onsite role in Ventura, CA.
What You’ll Do
Lead site Environmental, Health & Safety strategy and serve as the primary EHS subject-matter expert
Partner with site leadership to prioritize initiatives and drive a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs to ensure compliance with Cal-OSHA, Ventura County APCS, Cal-DTSC, other regulatory requirements, and Stryker standards
Lead audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations; analyze trends and facilitate the implementation of corrective actions
Lead EHS projects aligned with risk reduction, ergonomic improvements, and waste reduction
Evaluate EHS impact of new processes, equipment, and facility changes to ensure appropriate controls are in place
Maintain waste management requirements and environmental management program.
Collaborate cross-functionally to embed EHS into daily operations and long-term planning
Support the EHS Committee in achieving local and global EHS objectives.
Manage EHS-related expenditures within budget and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost improvement
Monitor performance metrics, communicate results, and influence stakeholders to deliver measurable EHS outcomes
Perform ergonomic evaluations
Coordinate industrial hygiene sampling and medical surveillance
What You Need:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Minimum 2 years of EHS experience
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at all levels.
Ability to interpret EHS regulatory requirements and lead programs to meet requirements and bring performance to the next level.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in dealing with EHS regulators (e.g. OSHA., EPA, etc.)
Experience in leading cross functional project teams.
Experience in implementing and maintaining EHS management systems (ISO 14001. ISO 45001)
Certification such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM
$76,500 - $122,000 USD Annual
Travel Percentage: 10%
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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