EHS Specialist

Laveer Engineering; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 64,800 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness program

401(k) with match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition programs

Job summary

Westinghouse is seeking an EHS Specialist in Ogden, Utah. You will develop and implement environmental health and safety policies, investigate incidents, and advise on compliance with regulations while collaborating with engineers, management, and regulators.

You will lead audits, training, and programs to reduce hazardous conditions, manage waste streams, and promote safety across the site. A background in waste management and RCRA is preferred, with at least one year in industrial safety roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental waste management and RCRA training.
• At least 1 year of progressive experience in a moderate to high industrial safety/health risk workplace.
• Ability to interpret complex documents and work in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Represent environmental issues and opportunities in RCRA and plant waste streams such as used oil, general waste, universal waste, solid waste, and hazardous waste.
• Promote the development and sharing of essential health and safety learning.
• Support development of site environmental programs, tools, and standards, including training and communication to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Conduct or facilitate assessments and implement corrections and controls, 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.

Skills

Records management

Forklift operation

RCRA training

Waste management experience

Industrial safety experience

Complex documents interpretation

Job description

EHS Specialist

Location: Ogden, UT, US (84404)

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• Represent environmental issues and opportunities in RCRA and plant waste streams such as used oil, general waste, universal waste, solid waste, and hazardous waste.
• Promote the development and sharing of essential health and safety learning.
• Support development of site environmental programs, tools, and standards, including training and communication to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Conduct or facilitate assessments and implement corrections and controls, 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

• Great records management.
• Willingness to safely operate a forklift and perform site waste management including hazardous waste shipments, universal waste shipments, solid waste shipments, and roll‑off management.
• Experience in environmental waste management and 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 and flexibility to work 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, prescription coverage, and Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
• Wellness programs including Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with company match contributions.
• Paid vacations and company holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career programs.
• Global recognition and service programs recognizing employee accomplishments.

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