María Fernanda Badilla Sibaja
EHS Engineer
Summary
EHS Engineer with a proven track record at Medtronic Medical CR, achieving a 75% reduction in injury rates through effective risk mitigation and compliance management. Adept at fostering collaborative teamwork and enhancing safety culture, while championing transfer projects and leading impactful continuous improvement initiatives. Experience in star-up on medical devices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
EHS Engineer II
Medtronic Medical CR
07.2024 - Current
- Reduced injury rates by 75% through consistent monitoring, training, and reinforcement of safe work practices.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve EHS issues.
- Reported monthly KPIS to corporate leadership
- Evaluated contractor safety performance, providing guidance on improvements needed to meet company standards during transfer process.
- Coordinated industrial hygiene efforts, including air sampling and noise monitoring, to evaluate employee exposure levels against established guidelines.
- Promoted a strong safety culture through employee engagement and communication initiatives.
- Conducted incident investigations, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the organization by leveraging lean principles in the development of efficient EHS processes.
- Evaluation and modification of equipment and machines for safety concerns, verifying compliance with OSHA/ANSI.
- Participated in global EHS strategy meetings.
- Mentored junior EHS staff and interns.
EHS Engineer I
Medtronic Medical CR
03.2020 - 07.2024
- Led incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Auditee on internal and external audits with no mayor findings.
- Supported the development of a robust EHS management system.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the organization by leveraging lean principles in the development of efficient EHS processes.
- Led EHS training sessions for over 650 employees.
- Developed emergency response plans and conducted regular drills.
- Monitored environmental indicators and reported to regulatory bodies.
- Implementation of Safety Kaizen Program.
- Oversaw hazardous waste disposal and envonmental impact assessments.
- Internal Auditor for ISO 50001
- Oversaw chemical inventory and ensured MSDS compliance.
- Optimized hazardous material handling procedures by reviewing existing protocols and making necessary adjustments based on best practices.
Intern EHS
Medtronic Medical CR
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Performed risk assessments and implemented corrective actions.
- Implementation of Hazard Observations Program.
- Developed customized safety training materials to address unique workplace hazards and risks.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Supervised waste segregation and recycling program.
Education
Auditor Interno INTE/ISO 50001 E INTE/ISO 19011 -
INTECO
05.2001 -
Laser Safety Officer -
Laser Institute of America
FL, United States 05.2001 -
Licentiate - Environmental And Health Engineering
Tecnológico De Costa Rica
Cartago, Costa Rica 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Costa Rica Christian School
San Jose, Costa Rica 05.2001 -
Skills
Proficient in risk mitigation
Compliance management
Incident inquiry proficiency
Permit-to-work compliance
Attention to detail
Problem-solving aptitude
Collaborative teamwork abilities
Strong interpersonal skills
Timeline
EHS Engineer II
Medtronic Medical CR
07.2024 - Current
EHS Engineer I
Medtronic Medical CR
03.2020 - 07.2024
Intern EHS
Medtronic Medical CR
08.2019 - 02.2020
Auditor Interno INTE/ISO 50001 E INTE/ISO 19011 -
INTECO
05.2001 -
Laser Safety Officer -
Laser Institute of America
05.2001 -
Licentiate - Environmental And Health Engineering
Tecnológico De Costa Rica
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Costa Rica Christian School
05.2001 -
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