Sr Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist

The Sr EHS Specialist, EHS Systems at Illumina plays a vital role in supporting the Global EHS strategy by actively managing EHS global business processes and related information management systems. This individual is responsible for analyzing EHS business processes and systems to drive continuous improvement activities that enhance maturity in EHS risk management and value creation while ensuring compliance with business, technology, and regulatory requirements. The Sr EHS Specialist collaborates with vendors and regional EHS Teams, working closely with other business functions to ensure cohesive execution of EHS business processes. The position does not involve direct supervisory responsibilities but requires strong collaboration skills and the ability to drive change in a global matrix management support model. Flexibility and customer-centric attitudes are essential for success in this role. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, maintain, and enhance business process analysis for EHS global programs and related information management systems. - Establish data connections for data analysis and develop Application Programming Interfaces for data analytics. - Work as a technical partner and liaison between Global and Regional EHS teams to drive global standard processes. - Define and document business processes, prepare and deploy communication plans, and enforce EHS Global Standards for the correct use of EHS systems. - Interact with stakeholders, manage vendor partners/solutions, and coordinate implementation efforts, including stewardship of project budget. - Lead process improvement workshops, document business processes, and develop process mapping for visual representation of EHS processes. - Evaluate EHS data visualization initiatives, troubleshoot and solve problems, and work with Global Information Systems (IT) for technology-related assistance. Education and Experience: - Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental or Safety Engineering, Public Health, Business, IT Management, Computer Science, or related discipline with 5+ years of industry experience in EHS process and operations. - Master's Degree with 3+ years of industry experience. - Strong experience in data management and analytics, knowledge of EHS operations, Project Management, and EHS information systems. - Professional certifications preferred: Project Management Certification (PMP), Lean/Six Sigma Certification, Business Process Management Certification, or Business Analyst Certification. - Proficiency in environmental, health, and safety regulations, experience with EHS Incident Management Software, SAP EHS Module, and SDS Authoring and Management Software. - Strong Tableau skills for EHS data visualization and reporting, familiarity with SQL, Python, and XML, and demonstrated ability to address complex issues in process analysis and improvement. Requirements: - Strong project management skills, process mapping skills, and technical abilities in information management system evaluation, design, configuration, implementation, and support. - Ability to translate complex business processes into technical solutions, strong teamwork skills, and proficiency in establishing relationships with internal and external business partners. - Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. - Willingness to work in shifts to support the US region (No night shift required). The ideal candidate for this role is an innovative and decisive individual who can effectively work in a collaborative, team-based environment, set and achieve goals, encourage and mentor others, and build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.,