Senior Operations Specialist - EHS

This role is critical to ensuring our Utica, NY manufacturing operations remain safe, healthy, and efficient. You'll oversee regulatory compliance and reporting and drive initiatives that reduce risk and improve processes.

This position offers the opportunity to influence site-wide practices and make a measurable impact on employee well-being and operational excellence. You'll be a key resource for site operations including incident response/investigation, audits/inspections, and emergency preparedness, helping maintain a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Coordinate EHS-related projects, including process improvements, risk assessments, and corrective actions.

• Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and submit EHS reports (OSHA, EPA, RCRA, SPCC) accurately and on time.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance EHS programs and implement best practices across the site.

• Documentation & Audits: Maintain compliance records and support internal and external audits, ensuring readiness at all times.

• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain emergency response plans, conduct drills, and ensure safety programs are up to date and effective.

• Employee Engagement: Collaborate with employees and site leadership to promote safety awareness and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 0- 2 years of relevant experience in Environmental Science, Business, Operations, Safety / EHS and/ or Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to interpret regulations and apply them effectively in a manufacturing environment.

• A passion for safety, leadership, and driving positive change.

This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship

Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is $ 64,074 - $99,788. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level. The salary range is CONMED's good faith belief at the time of this posting.

This job posting is anticipated to close on February 22, 2026. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them.