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Senior Operations Specialist - EHS
CONMED
Operations
Utica, NY, USA
USD 64,074-99,788 / year + Equity
Posted on Jan 21, 2026
Do you have a passion for safety, problem‑solving, and making continuous improvements? We have an amazing entry level opportunity as a Senior Operations Specialist – EHS to build your career and experience in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), operations support, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This is a chance to get hands‑on exposure in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
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
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.
Benefits
CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.
CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Benefits
CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
- Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
- Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.