EHS Specialist

Accuray Incorporated; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accuray Incorporated in Madison, WI seeks an experienced Environmental Health & Safety professional to lead our EHS programs. You will develop and maintain policies, perform risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance across the site while supporting radiation safety initiatives.

You will train staff, investigate incidents, drive improvements, and collaborate with site leadership to promote a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in EHS or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in an EHS role with regulatory knowledge (OSHA).
• Familiarity with radiation safety requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to influence and partner across levels.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve EHS programs to ensure regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Monitor effectiveness of EHS programs and recommend improvements based on audits, incidents, and regulatory changes.
• Promote a positive safety culture by engaging employees and leaders in EHS initiatives.
• Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and Job Hazard Analyses.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs and maintain training records.
• Investigate workplace incidents; determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical EHS guidance and support regulatory inspections and audits.
• Analyze EHS performance metrics and report progress to management.
• Coordinate occupational health programs and emergency preparedness activities.
• Support radiation safety programs with external partners.

Skills

EHS programs

Regulatory knowledge OSHA

Radiation safety

Communication skills

Project management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

OSHA Certification

Job description

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Job Description

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.