EHS Specialist

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

Paragon 28, a Zimmer Biomet company focused on orthopedic medical devices for the foot and ankle, is hiring an EHS Specialist to join our team in Englewood, Colorado. The EHS Specialist ensures compliance with all local, state, federal, and corporate EHS standards, particularly those governed by OSHA, EPA, and FDA/cGMP regulations. The EHS Specialist will play a vital role in fostering a proactive, compliant safety culture among all employees and contractors.

This position is onsite at our Englewood Colorado location.

• Advise management and take action to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company EHS regulations.
• Conduct or coordinate required EHS inspections and regular facility-wide routine safety inspections at Grasslands Facility and assist with internal EHS auditing programs.
• Develop, manage, and maintain critical EHS programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Hazard Communication (Haz Com), Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), Bloodborne Pathogen and Emergency Response Plans for the Paragon
  28 Grasslands site.
• Perform and document Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Ergonomic Assessments for manufacturing and office tasks to minimize musculoskeletal injury risk.
• Lead initiatives to promote environmental sustainability and reduce the company's environmental footprint.
• Develop, customize, and deliver comprehensive EHS training modules for new hires, contractors, and existing employees.
• Track, analyze, and report EHS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and compliance metrics to site and corporate leadership.
• Assist with development, implementation, and revision of Paragon
  28 Grasslands site EHS procedures and promotional materials.
• Coordinate a Safety Committee and promote EHS program at the Paragon
  28 Grasslands site through internal publications and encourage consideration of EHS impact during decision making process and integration of EHS responsibilities.
• Responsible for oversight management of the Paragon
  28 Grasslands site Environmental Risk Management System Program.
• Participate in new equipment installations and process move layouts for Paragon
  28 Grasslands site.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of EHS experience, with direct experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated industry.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite power user
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Strong presentation skills for delivering effective training.
• Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Occupational Health or Safety Technician (OHST) preferred
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification preferred

This job operates in an office and warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copy machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with individuals internal to the organization. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to view a computer terminal and review reports. The employee may be required to lift up-to 15 lbs. by themselves.

This is a full-time position with typical business hours. It may reasonably require additional hours during the week and weekend; specific requirements will be determined with Manager.

Up to 10% travel

Salary Range: $56,000 - $75,000 USD annually depending on skills and experience