Occupational, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist (Mid-Level or Senior)

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA seeks an experienced Occupational, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist (Mid-Level or Senior) to lead, develop and integrate our EHS strategy, shaping safety culture and supporting site growth.

You will drive initiatives to ensure a safe, sustainable workplace, embedding Boeing values—Safety and Quality, People Focus, Trust, Ownership, and Innovation—and lead investigations, training, and continuous improvement across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Environment, Health, and Safety.
• 3+ years' experience leading a team or project.
• 3+ years implementing or managing an EHS management system.
• 3+ years influencing and building relationships with stakeholders and senior leaders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with site leadership to embed EHS strategies in operations and planning.
• Develop and sustain programs for injury and incident prevention and safety excellence.
• Implement corrective actions using cross-functional approaches.
• Drive compliance with legal, regulatory and Boeing requirements.
• Identify and drive key EHS initiatives with lean processes.
• Support projects to anticipate and control hazards across activities.
• Ensure EHS Management System elements meet regulations and Boeing standards.
• Lead investigations and root cause analyses; implement corrective actions.
• Guide management to improve safety leadership and local workplace culture.
• Communicate EHS metrics and regulatory status to teams and leadership.
• Support site audits, inspections and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain EHS documentation and records per regulations.
• Provide EHS training to ensure regulatory and company requirements.

Skills

EHS program leadership

Stakeholder management

Team/Project leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

ASP or CSP certification

Job description

Occupational, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist (Mid-Level or Senior). Company: The Boeing Company. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Occupational, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist (Mid-Level or Senior) to join the EHS team, located in El Segundo, CA. This individual will lead, develop and integrate our EHS strategy. You will play a critical role shaping our safety culture, supporting site growth, and driving initiatives to ensure a safe and sustainable workplace. The role will foster and embed Boeing’s values in Safety and Quality, People Focus, Trust, Ownership, and Innovation to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Position Responsibilities

• Build and integrate strong relationships with site leadership to ensure EHS strategies are embedded in daily operations and long-term business planning
• Develop, implement, and sustain high-impact programs for injury and serious incident prevention, ergonomic risk reduction, and safety excellence
• Implement sustainable corrective actions using innovative and cross‑functional approaches
• Drive compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and Boeing requirements ensuring robust management system and proactive oversight
• Identify, prioritize, and drive key EHS initiatives and integrated action plans; apply lean practices to optimize organization and processes
• Support projects aimed at anticipating, recognizing, evaluating and controlling safety and environmental hazards within all our companies’ activities
• Ensure the EHS Management System elements are applied effectively and comply with local and state regulations and The Boeing Company standards
• Drive thorough investigations for all incidents and accidents, develop effective root cause analysis and countermeasures, and ensure timely completion of corrective actions
• Guide management to improve their effectiveness as safety leaders and promote safety culture locally as well as collaborate with them on matters regarding the local workplace environments
• Effectively communicate EHS metrics and regulatory compliance status to functional teams, local leadership, and Departments
• Support conducting site audits, inspections, evaluations, and reviews necessary for regulatory compliance and internal EHS standards
• Maintain and update mandatory EHS documentation and records in compliance with local and state regulations
• Provide EHS training to ensure compliance with company requirements and regulatory standards

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field
• 3+ years of experience in Environment, Health, and Safety
• 3+ years' experience leading a team or project
• 3+ years of experience implementing or managing an environmental, health and safety management system
• 3+ years influencing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and senior leaders across functions
• Able and willing to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
• Strong knowledge in machine safeguarding, electrical safety, crane operations and hazardous energy control
• Experience conducting incident investigations and performing root cause analysis

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies

Pay & Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations

Summary Pay Range for Mid-level (Level 3)

$99,450 – $134,550

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4)

$121,500 - $164,450

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility

Export Control Requirement

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer & EEO Statements

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

EEO is the law

Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy

Boeing Participates in E – Verify E-Verify (English) E-Verify (Spanish)

Right to Work Statement

Right to Work (English)

Right to Work (Spanish)

Company Commitment

Boeing is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive of every teammate, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us