EHS Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 64,800 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking an EHS Specialist in Ogden, Utah to develop and implement policies addressing hazardous conditions. You will investigate incidents, advise on protocols, and conduct audits to ensure regulatory compliance. The role reports to the Lead EHS Specialist and is onsite in Ogden, UT.

The position emphasizes RCRA waste streams, safety training, and program development. A strong background in environmental waste management and 1+ year in a safety role are valuable

Qualifications

• Forklift operation and waste handling experience.
• Strong records management skills.
• Experience with hazardous and universal waste handling.
• RCRA training or certification is preferred.
• Ability to interpret complex documents.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent environmental issues in areas like RCRA and waste streams.
• Promote health and safety learning and best practices.
• Develop and communicate site environmental programs and training.
• Conduct assessments and implement corrective actions.
• Support data-driven improvements on environmental issues.
• Raise health and safety awareness across the organization.

Skills

Forklift operation

Records management

Waste management

RCRA training

Hazardous waste handling

Team collaboration

Education

RCRA training certification

Job description

About the role

As an EHS Specialist you will develop and implement policies to identify and reduce hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments. You will investigate accidents and environmental incidents, work with engineers, management, environmental, health and safety regulatory authorities to determine causes and prevent recurrence, provide advice and training on protocols, and conduct audits to ensure compliance with organizational and government standards. You will maintain relationships with the community, environmental groups, and other partners impacted by the organization’s environmental performance.

I will report to the Lead EHS Specialist and be located in Ogden, UT. This is an onsite role.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent environmental issues and opportunities in areas such as RCRA, plant waste streams – used oil, general waste, universal waste, solid waste, and hazardous waste.
• Promote the development and sharing of essential health and safety learning, including operating experience, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Support development of site environmental programs, tools and standards, including training and communication to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Conduct and facilitate assessments, implement or partner with sites and departments to implement corrections and controls.
• Support improvement projects through data analysis related to site‑specific environmental issues.
• Promote health and safety awareness throughout the organization through employee communications, participation, and programs.

Qualifications

• Strong records management skills.
• Willingness to safely operate a forklift and manage site waste, including hazardous, universal, and solid waste shipments, and roll‑off management.
• Experience in environmental waste management and completion of RCRA training.
• Experience working with hazardous waste or in an environmental or safety role.
• At least 1 year of progressive experience in a moderate to high industrial safety/health risk workplace.
• Ability to interpret complex documents.
• Ability and flexibility to work collaboratively in a team setting.

The base salary range for this position is estimated to be $64,800 to $81,000 per year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Wellness programs to support health and well‑being, including an Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
• 401(k) with company match contributions to support retirement.
• Paid vacations and company holidays.
• Opportunities for flexible work arrangements to promote work‑life balance.
• Educational reimbursement and career development programs.
• Global recognition and service programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service.
• Employee referral program.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Learn more at http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.