ICS Principal EHS Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Warrendale, PA seeks an ICS Principal EHS Specialist to provide expert EHS support across ICS operations, aligning with corporate standards and regulatory requirements. The role involves risk assessment, training delivery, incident investigations, and cross-functional collaboration with Corporate and OPX EHS teams.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a related field, CSP/CIH certification, and 6+ years of EHS experience; travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline.
• CSP, CIH, or equivalent professional certification(s) is required.
• 6+ years relevant EHS experience with CSP/CIH certification; or 8+ years with no certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal EHS subject matter expert for ICS, aligning processes with Westinghouse standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide EHS oversight and practical support across manufacturing, engineering, field projects and vendor locations.
• Develop, coordinate and deliver role-appropriate EHS training and communications.
• Lead or participate in investigations of safety incidents and near-misses; apply root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

EHS expertise

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

CSP/CIH certification

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As theICS Principal EHS Specialist provides subject matter expertise and coordination for Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) activities across the Instrumentation & Control Systems (ICS) organization. You will support alignment with Westinghouse corporate EHS standards and applicable regulatory requirements across engineering, manufacturing, field project, and vendor operations. Working throughICS management and in partnership with Corporate and OPX EHS, you will translate enterprise requirements into practicalICS applications, support risk reduction, and advance continuous improvement and a strong safety culture.

You will report to the Senior Director of ICS QEHSO and will be based out of our Warrendale, PA facility. Travel may be required, including travel toICS, supplier, customer, and project locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Support and Implementation: Serve as the principal EHS subject matter expert forICS, supporting the implementation and maintenance of EHS processes and controls that align with Westinghouse standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Operational EHS Oversight and Support: Provide EHS oversight, technical guidance, and practical support forICS personnel working across manufacturing operations, engineering offices, field project sites, and vendor locations. Partner with operations management, which retains accountability for day-to-day safety execution within manufacturing, and with leaders acrossICS to identify hazards, assess risk, and implement effective controls for work performed in all operating environments.
• Training and Communication: Develop, coordinate, and deliver role-appropriate EHS training and communications for manufacturing, engineering, project, vendor, and office-based work. Topics may include, but are not limited to, Human Performance tools, Life Critical Processes, SIF/PSIF prevention, Lockout/Tagout, hazardous material communication, powered industrial vehicle and transportation safety, and other risk-based controls.
• Incident Investigation and Corrective Action: Lead or participate in investigations of safety incidents, near misses, and workplace hazards. Apply root cause analysis methods, support corrective and preventive actions, and ensure events are documented and reported through the appropriate processes in accordance with Westinghouse policy.
• Audits, Assessments, and Field Engagement: Conduct or facilitate EHS audits, assessments, inspections, and field observations. Document findings, communicate risk, and partner with responsible organizations to develop and track appropriate corrective actions.
• Metrics and Continuous Improvement: Monitor leading and lagging EHS indicators, analyze observations and event trends, and prepare routine performance updates forICS leadership. Use data and operating experience to recommend targeted improvements and risk-reduction actions.
• Corporate and Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as a keyICS point of contact for Corporate and OPX EHS teams. Coordinate deployment of enterprise EHS initiatives, communicate changes in standards and expectations, and representICS in cross-functional working groups as assigned.
• Safety Culture: Promote health and safety awareness, Human Performance principles, and a Zero Harm mindset through visible engagement, employee communications, lessons learned, and improvement activities. Support safety culture actions identified through surveys, observations, events, and leadership priorities.
• Process Development: Lead or participate in interdisciplinary teams and special projects to develop or improve EHS procedures, tools, training, and risk controls. Provide technical support to EHS colleagues and operational stakeholders without direct people-management responsibility.
• Travel may be required, including travel toICS, supplier, customer, and project locations.
• Must be able to satisfy applicable requirements for access to nuclear and industrial facilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Public Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline.
• For candidates with a bachelor's degree and CSP, CIH, or equivalent advanced EHS certification, 6+ years relevant EHS experience is required.
• For candidates with no EHS certification(s), a Bachelor's degree + 8 years relevant EHS experience is required.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional, CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), CPE (Certified Professional Ergonomist) or equivalent professional certification(s) is required.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $90,000 to $112,500 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members

401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement

Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance

Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers

Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

Safety and Quality

Integrity and Trust

Customer Focus and Innovation

Speed and Passion to Win

Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

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

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