ICS Principal EHS Specialist
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Engineering
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
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…
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