EHS Specialist

Accuray; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accuray in Deming, NM is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety professional to develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS programs. You will ensure regulatory compliance, lead safety initiatives, and support radiation safety activities across the site.

The role requires 5+ years in EHS, strong communication, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Travel up to 5% may be required. US work authorization without sponsorship is needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an EHS role.
• Regulatory knowledge: federal, state, and local health and safety regulations (OSHA).
• Familiarity with radiation safety requirements.
• OSHA Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Lead safety culture initiatives with site leadership.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations.
• Deliver EHS training and maintain records.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Provide regulatory compliance guidance and support inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety

OSHA Certification (preferred)

Job description

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer. At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world. Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety Programs & Procedures

Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs, policies, procedures, and work instructions to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk management. Monitor the effectiveness of EHS programs and recommend improvements based on regulatory changes, audit findings, incident investigations, and operational needs.

Safety Culture & Employee Engagement

Promote a positive safety culture by engaging employees and leaders in EHS initiatives, encouraging participation, and reinforcing accountability for safe work practices. Partner with site leadership to establish safety objectives and support achievement of EHS performance goals.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis

Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and Job Hazard Analyses to identify hazards and opportunities for risk reduction. Develop, track, and verify completion of corrective and preventive actions resulting from inspections, audits, incident investigations, and regulatory findings.

Training & Competency

Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs to ensure employees, contractors, and visitors understand applicable safety requirements and safe work practices. Maintain training records and monitor compliance with required training and certifications.

Incident Management

Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and hazardous conditions; determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Compliance & Technical Support

Provide technical EHS guidance to employees, leaders, contractors, and consultants and support regulatory inspections and audits. Maintain awareness of applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations and ensure site compliance.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Analyze EHS performance metrics, incident trends, training compliance, and audit findings to identify improvement opportunities and report progress to management.

Occupational Health

Coordinate occupational health programs, medical surveillance requirements, and health-related compliance activities with external providers.

Emergency Preparedness

Maintain emergency response plans and participate in emergency preparedness activities, drills, and response team functions.

Radiation Safety Support

Partner with Global EHS leadership and external consultants to support radiation safety programs, training, audits, and regulatory compliance activities.

PPE & Safety Equipment

Manage personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety supply programs to ensure availability, proper selection, and effective use.

Authority & Accountability

Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or activities present a risk to personnel, property, or the environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Natural Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of Degree.
• 5+ years of experience working in an EHS capacity.
• Demonstrated current knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA).
• Familiarity with radiation safety requirements.
• OSHA Certification, preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence, drive change, and build partnerships across all levels of the organization without direct authority.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and culturally diverse environment.
• Self-motivated and highly organized professional with strong administrative, documentation, and project management skills, capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to balance competing demands while delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and frequently walk, climb ladders, kneel, crouch, and crawl during course of duties.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
• To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient‑first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Vision and Mission

We work passionately to expand the curative power of radiation therapy to improve as many lives as possible. We pursue this by thinking, acting, and executing beyond expectations every day to deliver better, safer radiation therapy solutions and help patients get back to living their lives, faster.

Powerful Innovation that Delivers

We are committed to designing radiotherapy solutions that can take on the most complex challenges — while making commonly treatable cases even easier. From robotic to helical radiation therapy delivery, we invent unique, market‑changing solutions that can meet the full spectrum of patient needs.