EHS/EMS Specialist

Valencia, CA – Onsite 

EHS/EMS Specialist

The primary focus for this position is to support the Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability programs at Advanced Bionics.

The EHS/EMS Specialist is responsible for supporting the Sr. Manager of facilities in leading the Advanced Bionics EHS & Sustainability programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, ISO 14001 certification standards, and meet Sonova Corporate ESG requirements.

The EHS/EMS Specialist will assist with EHS & Sustainability projects, accountable for EHS/EMS metrics and will achieve the company’s ISO 14001 EMS certification program in adherence to 2015 requirement and prepare for the 2026 requirement standard to be released.

Responsibilities: 

•     Oversee AB’s EHS/EMSCSP programs and ensure alignment with corporate EHS&S goals, regulations, and Sonova ESG requirements.
•     Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders, coordinating environmental and safety communications.
•     Lead compliance initiatives including workplace evaluations, incident investigations, corrective actions, and ISO 14001 certification maintenance.
•     Deliver and manage employee training programs for EHS, Emergency Response, Workplace Violence, and safety committees.
•     Support sustainability efforts including carbon footprint reduction, GHG tracking, and strategic planning for energy, water, and waste efficiency.
•     Manage chemical inventory, SDS documentation, and sustainability reporting across internal and corporate platforms.
•     Collaborate cross-functionally with HR and other departments to improve safety performance, reduce injuries, and drive continuous improvement.

Additional Key Responsibilities: 

• Ergonomic Assessment
• Kaizen events and A3
• GHG Accounting Experience

Travelling Requirement: up to 20%

More about you:

•     Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, sustainability, or a related field is preferred
•     Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, QEP, LEED AP, and OSHA 10/30 are highly valued
•     Minimum of 5 years of EHS/EMS experience in manufacturing, preferably in the medical device industry
•     Strong data analysis skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions
•     Solid understanding of hazardous waste, air emissions, and water discharge regulations at federal, state, and local levels
•     In-depth knowledge of OSHA programs, safety standards, and GMP practices in FDA-regulated environments
•     Fluent in English (verbal and written), proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with safety and LMS software is preferred

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Don't meet all the criteria?  If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you! 

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact Sonova Human Resources

What we offer:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company paid life/ad&d insurance
  • Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • STD LTD Buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
• Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform

*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

This role's pay range is between $75,200/yr - $112,800/yr. This role is also bonus eligible. 

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.