Lead EHS Professional

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks an experienced EHS Lead Professional in Lewiston, ID to lead and continually improve environmental, health, and safety programs across the organization.

You will drive regulatory compliance and ISO management system alignment while fostering a proactive culture of safety and environmental stewardship. Responsibilities include developing and refining EH&S systems, guiding cross-functional teams, and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EH&S or engineering or equivalent required.
• Professional certification such as CSP or CIH strongly preferred or required.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in EH&S.
• Experience applying ISO 45001/14001 and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine EH&S systems to comply with regulations and ISO standards.
• Own multiple safety, compliance, and environmental programs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Conduct internal audits and drive corrective actions.
• Manage hazard control and incident investigations with root cause analysis.

Skills

EH&S management

Regulatory compliance

MS Office 365

Strong communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in EH&S or Engineering

CSP or CIH certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SEL is seeking an experienced EHS Lead Professional to provide leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs that protect our people, facilities, and communities. In this role, you will partner with leaders and teams across the organization to drive compliance with regulatory requirements and ISO management system standards while fostering a proactive culture of safety, health, and environmental stewardship. The EHS Lead will oversee key EHS initiatives, provide technical guidance and mentorship, lead risk reduction efforts, and support strategic objectives that enhance operational excellence. This position is responsible for evaluating program effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing sustainable solutions that prevent injuries, reduce environmental impacts, and strengthen organizational performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine SEL's EH&S systems and programs to comply with federal, state, and local regulations and SEL requirements; proactively report and respond to new requirements and industry trends.
• Own multiple programs that ensure safety, compliance, and environmental protection; programs serve diverse customer base with broad scope.
• Collaborate with and balance the needs of various stakeholders to understand problems and needs.
• Lead cross functional teams to create company-wide solutions within areas of expertise.
• Act as subject matter expert, including negotiations with regulatory agencies.
• Respond to job related customer inquiries, questionnaires, surveys, requirements, issues, and any environmental incidents.
• Participate in or lead internal audits and compliance inspections and identifies actions necessary to meet regulatory and ISO 14001 and 45001 standard requirements.
• Perform EH&S review/approval as part of the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Manage active hazard control and accident prevention programs; facilitate incident investigations through root cause analysis and corrective action solution design or recommendations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a EH&S related field or Engineering or equivalent experience
• Professional certification, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), etc.
• Minimum 5 years management experience
• Subject matter expertise in one or more EH&S programs
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Superior organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team environment
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• EH&S experience in electronics manufacturing environment
• ISO 45001 and/or 14001 internal auditor experience

Physical Requirements:

Able to walk and stand for extended periods, climb stairs unassisted and lift and carry up to 20 lbs

Location:

Lewiston, ID – This position is located in Lewiston, ID where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities. Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. We’re 100% employee owned.

Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay. We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data - $115,300.00 - 170,400.00 USD Annually We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the POSITION level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.