Principal Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

About this role

Anteris® Technologies is a global structural heart company dedicated to revolutionizing cardiac care. With offices in Minneapolis, MN, US; Geneva, Switzerland; and Brisbane and Perth, Australia, we have a growing and inclusive team.

Our mission is to forge new frontiers in cardiac care by pioneering science-driven and measurable advancements to restore heart valve patients to healthy function. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) technologies were originally designed for older, high-risk patients. Today, younger, more active patients need a better solution that will not just open and close but restore healthy heart function. We seek to restore healthy blood flow patterns by creating the world’s first biomimetic TAVR valve, DurAVR® THV. This cutting-edge valve, incorporating our proprietary ADAPT® anti-calcification technology, is designed to mimic the natural function of a healthy heart valve.

The Principal EHS Specialist will serve as the company’s sole Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) expert and will be responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive EHS management system across multiple sites and operating environments.

This role is responsible for:
• 1x US office-only site (Eagan)
• 1x US Manufacturing / R&D site (Maple Grove)
• Supporting readiness, planning, and execution for an additional Minnesota site in Brooklyn Park
• Providing EHS governance oversight for two Australian sites (one office-only and one manufacturing)

Our ideal candidate is an experienced, hands-on EHS leader who can operate independently as an individual contributor while leading others in creating scalable systems and programs that support business growth, compliance obligations, and a strong safety culture. While independent, the role may leverage external consultants and specialty resources as needed (e.g., industrial hygiene, environmental monitoring, Australian regulatory support, etc.).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Training & Compliance Readiness
• Lead the safety culture, build engagement with leadership and employees, creating a safety-first mindset for the organization.
• Build, deliver, and manage an annual EHS training program, including onboarding and annual refreshers
• Maintain training records, compliance documentation, and audit readiness
• Coordinate contractor/vendor safety training and communication where applicable

EHS Program Development & Ownership
Develop, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive Environmental, Health & Safety management system, including:

• Workplace Safety & Risk Management
o Hazard Communication / Employee Right-to-Know
o Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), equipment risk assessments, and machine safety
o Lockout / Tagout (LOTO), confined space, ladder safety, fall protection, ergonomics, slips/trips/falls prevention, and PPE programs

• Operational & Facility Safety
o Warehouse and forklift safety
o Laser safety
o Compressed gas safety
o Eye wash and emergency shower programs

• Emergency Preparedness & Incident Response
o Emergency Response Team (ERT), First Aid, and AED oversight
o Fire prevention and extinguisher inspection readiness
o Chemical spill response and spill team readiness
o Mock drills and emergency preparedness exercises

• Environmental & Regulated Materials
o Biohazard, bloodborne pathogen, and sharps waste management
o Electronic waste (e-waste) management
o Air and wastewater monitoring in accordance with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requirements, as applicable

• Compliance, Governance & Continuous Improvement
o Safety Committee and AWAIR program leadership
o Regulatory compliance, audits, and inspections
o Incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
o EHS training, annual compliance reviews, and documentation
o Continuous improvement initiatives and safety culture development

Site EHS Support (Office + Manufacturing / R&D)
• Provide direct EHS support and risk management for office and technical operations
• Engage with the safety committee to conduct routine site inspections, walkthroughs, and risk reviews
• Manage the company’s hazardous waste program, including…