EHS Specialist (EHS Program Mgmt)

The Boeing Company; Roma; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to deliver pragmatic, site-focused EHS support across Southern and Western Europe. You will collaborate with site leadership and regional EHS colleagues to ensure compliance, reduce risk and embed continuous improvement in production, maintenance and engineering environments.

Key responsibilities include leading hazard assessments, interpreting EU regulations, coordinating EHS providers and driving

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven EHS experience in industrial settings.
• Experience applying EU/regional EHS legislation and practical implementation.
• Strong incident investigation and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-level hazard assessments and verify risk controls are designed and sustained.
• Interpret EU and local EHS legislation and advise site leadership on compliance obligations.
• Coordinate contracted EHS providers and manage delivery to Boeing standards.
• Review and revise local EHS policies, procedures and permits to align with Boeing requirements.
• Support deployment and auditing of the regional EHS management system and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate incident responses, root-cause investigations and regulatory reporting.
• Develop and deliver targeted EHS training and toolbox talks across sites.

Skills

Hazard assessments

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

English proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Environmental/Engineering

NEBOSH IGC (desirable)

Equivalent vocational diploma (desirable)

Tools

EHS reporting tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to deliver pragmatic, site-focused EHS support across our Southern and Western Europe operations. Reporting to the regional EHS Lead, you will collaborate with local site leadership, operational teams and regional EHS colleagues to ensure legal compliance, reduce risk and embed continuous improvement across production, maintenance and engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead site-level hazard assessments and verify that risk controls are designed, implemented and sustained; prioritize mitigation actions based on risk and operational impact.
• Interpret EU, national and local EHS legislation and advise site leadership on compliance obligations, upcoming regulatory changes and practical implementation steps.
• Act as the primary local coordinator for contracted EHS service providers; manage delivery, schedules, scope adherence and performance to Boeing standards.
• Review and revise local EHS policies, procedures and permits to ensure alignment with Boeing requirements, ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 expectations and applicable legislation.
• Provide EHS input during business development, capital projects, facility modifications and contractor scopes-of-work to ensure regulatory compliance, safe-by-design solutions and constructability of controls.
• Support deployment, internal auditing and continuous improvement of the regional EHS management system, including corrective action tracking and evidence-based performance reporting.
• Serve as regional contact for incidents: coordinate immediate response, lead or support root-cause investigations, and ensure timely, accurate internal and regulatory reporting.
• Track, prioritize and facilitate closure of corrective and preventive actions; verify effectiveness and document lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and submit regulatory and technical reports required by authorities and regional management; maintain organized records to demonstrate compliance.
• Collaborate with regional EHS teams to harmonize standards, share best practices, standardize tools/templates and drive consistent program delivery across sites.
• Support product- and environment-related compliance activities, including waste management, emissions monitoring, chemical inventories (REACH/CLP considerations) and control measures.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate targeted EHS training programs and toolbox talks; verify completion and assess training effectiveness at assigned sites.
• Conduct regular site visits across Southern & Western Europe to validate program implementation, engage frontline teams and support site-level continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' proven EHS experience in industrial engineering, production or maintenance environments, preferably within a multinational or multi-site context.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of EU and national regulatory frameworks relevant to the region, with practical experience applying:
• Italian Legislative Decree 81/08 and comparable local requirements across Southern & Western Europe
• REACH, CLP and Seveso directive principles (or country-specific equivalents)
• Waste management, air emissions and chemical inventory controls
• Strong practical experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management system requirements, including implementation, internal auditing and continual improvement.
• Proven skills in incident investigation, root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action management, with a track record of measurable risk reduction.
• Competence in risk assessment methodologies and selection/verification of effective control measures (e.g., JSA, HAZOP, FMEA as applicable).
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions and technical compliance reports; excellent recordkeeping and evidence-management practices.
• Effective interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills: comfortable liaising with site leadership, regulators, contractors and cross‑functional teams across different countries and cultures.
• Strong written and verbal English;
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across Southern & Western Europe
• Proficiency with MS Office, EHS reporting tools and ability to learn company-specific systems quickly.

Preferred Qualifications: (nice to have)

• Bachelor's degree on a related discipline (Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health )
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) highly desirable. Additional professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH, CSP, CIH) are desirable.
• Equivalent vocational diploma with demonstrated, relevant professional experience.
• Understanding of European Health and Safety legislations
• Proficiency in one or more relevant regional languages (e.g., Italian, Spanish, French) is a significant advantage.

Language & Travel

• Required: Native or fluent proficiency in Italian and English (spoken and written) to engage with site teams, regulators and regional stakeholders.
• Preferred: Conversational or better proficiency in additional European language skills (Spanish, French, Portuguese) are an advantage.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel regularly across Southern & Western Europe, (subject to business needs). Travel will include frequent visits within Italy and periodic travel to other EU sites (e.g., France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands).
• Logistics: Must hold a valid passport for travel within the EU

Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills; able to build credibility quickly, negotiate practical solutions, and gain buy-in from frontline teams, managers and regulators.
• Pragmatic, solutions‑oriented thinker with strong attention to detail; balances tactical fixes with longer‑term risk reduction and compliance objectives.
• Effective prioritisation and time‑management skills; comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects, working autonomously, and escalating issues with clear recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, including structured decision‑making and the ability to translate technical risk assessments into actionable controls.
• Resilient and adaptable in fast‑changing, cross‑cultural environments; demonstrates cultural sensitivity and diplomatic communication when engaging multi‑site stakeholders and external partners.
• Collaborative team player who shares best practices, mentors others, and contributes to continuous improvement of regional EHS systems and processes.
• Clear, concise communicator; proficient at producing persuasive written reports, compliance documentation and delivering practical site‑level briefings or training.
• Proactive mindset and continuous‑learning orientation; stays current with regulatory changes and emerging EHS trends to anticipate risk and support business objectives.

Relocation

This position does not offer relocation.

Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. This requisition is for an international, locally hired position. Pay and benefits will be determined at the local level. Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Italy for continued employment

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance post‑start. See job description for details.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (Italy)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 26, 2026