ICS Safety Lead

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Education reimbursement

Global recognition

Employee referrals

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking an IC S Lead to manage and govern the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program for the Instrumentation & Control Systems organization. You will ensure safety processes align with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.

You will provide safety expertise, leadership for a small team, and support across engineering, manufacturing, field projects, and vendor operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, project management, or a related discipline.
• At least twelve years’ experience in safety.
• Experience creating and teaching safety policies and procedures.
• Professional EHS certifications such as CSP/CIH are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and govern the EHS program across operations, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and regulations.
• Ensure deployment of safety processes across engineering offices, manufacturing, field sites, and vendors.
• Develop and deliver safety training for the workforce across manufacturing, engineering, projects, and office roles.
• Lead investigations of incidents and near-misses; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Establish safety metrics and leading indicators to identify systematic issues.
• Champion a nuclear safety culture and promote a 'Zero Harm' mindset.

Skills

People leadership

Safety governance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related

EHS certifications (CSP, CIH)

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

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 an IC S Lead you will be responsible for responsible for managing and governing the Environmental, Health & Safety EHS program for Westinghouse's Instrumentation & Control Systems (ICS) organization. You will ensure CSL safety processes and controls align with Westinghouse's corporate EHS standards and all applicable regulatory requirements. You will provide governance oversight and direct support across ITS's engineering, manufacturing, field project, and vendor operations. You will provide safety expertise, capability development, and people leadership for a small team of EHS professionals, while bound line management retains direct accountability for daily safety execution and performance.

You will report to the Sr Director of Westinghouse QEOHS ot. You will hybrid working out of a US Westinghouse facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and govern BCS’s Environmental, Health & Safety EHS program, ensuring understanding of Westinghouse corporate EHS standards and full compliance with all applicable safety regulations across BCS operations.
• Ensure effective deployment and execution of safety processes and controls across BCS’s engineering offices, manufacturing operations, field project sites, and vendor facilities, verifying that all activities are performed safely and in accordance with required EHS protocols.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive safety training programs across the BCS workforce, spanning manufacturing, vendor, engineering, project, and office‑based activities.
• Lead investigations of safety incidents, near‑misses, and workplace hazards within BCS, performing cause analyses and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Establish BCS safety performance metrics and leading indicators, analyzing trends from safety observations and reports to identify systematic issues.
• Champion a strong nuclear safety culture within BCS by cascading corporate safety messaging and promoting a “Zero Harm” mindset across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, project management, or a related discipline.
• At least twelve years’ experience in safety, though advanced degrees will count towards relevant experience
• Previous experience creating and teaching safety policies and procedures
• Professional EHS certifications, such as BCSP accreditations (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or related credentials), are desirable but not mandatory

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 $100,800 to $126,000 per year.

#LI-Hybrid

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

Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.