Health and Safety Professional

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD® and ™ Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Professional to lead and manage assigned EHS programs. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in environmental regulations, occupational health, and safety management systems, and will be a strategic partner within Western Digital. Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS policies, procedures, and programs.

• Lead the site's emergency response program, including developing, maintaining, and implementing the Emergency Action Plan and the site BORP (Business Occupancy and Resumption Plan).
• Serve as the primary contact and coordinator during any on-site emergency, working with external agencies and the Emergency Response Team.
• Organize and lead regular emergency preparedness drills and exercises to test response effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Requires knowledge of facility life safety systems including fire alarm and toxic gas monitoring systems.

• Act as the EHS technical expert on cross-functional teams for the installation, modification, and decommissioning of new or existing equipment.
• Review equipment specifications and engineering plans to ensure all EHS requirements and safety features, such as interlocks and guards, are incorporated prior to installation.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure they adhere to all facility and regulatory EHS standards during installation.
• Perform pre-startup safety reviews and validate that equipment is installed and used according to manufacturer's recommendations and EHS requirements.

• Provide support implementing the site & global IMS program.
• This includes ISO 14001, 45001, 22301 as well as the global Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) certifications.

• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead in incident investigations and root cause analyses; implement preventive measures.
• Submit environmental reporting, waste management, air/water quality monitoring, and sustainability initiatives.
• Deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and leadership.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory bodies and external auditors as related to your EHS responsibilities.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Mentor junior EHS staff and promote continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, or related field.
• Progressive EHS experience in industrial, manufacturing, or corporate settings.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, and ISO standards.

• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with EHS software and reporting tools.