Principal EHS Specialist

Requisition Number: 26283

Company:
Westinghouse Electric Co

Location:

Ogden, UT, US 84404

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions?

As a Principal EHS Specialist, you will develop policies to identify/avoid hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments; investigate accidents and environmental incidents and collaborate with engineers, management, and health and safety regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence. You will report to the Senior EHS Manager and be located at the Ogden facility.

• Be a technical lead for EHS issues and opportunities, in areas of facility environmental compliance to support manufacturing and fabrication operations.
• Provide subject matter expertise, assistance, and support for environmental issues site wide and serve as main contact for environmental issues and events.
• Maintain all ISO 14001 EMS and facility environmental procedures.
• Communicate new programs, standards, regulations, and events throughout the organization.
• Maintain working knowledge of permits and regulations applicable to the facility and perform inspections to ensure compliance with the same.
• Participate in incident investigations or reviews.
• Facilitate EMS investigations, audits, assessments and implements, and partner with sites and departments to implement corrections and controls.
• Conduct routine informal facility inspections to monitor compliance on a real-time basis.
• Promote safety first culture.
• Manage all aspects of environmental contractors.

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering, related technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a regulatory compliance role.
• Knowledge of Clean Air Act, Title V, RMP regulations.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, Environmental Management System.
• Experience with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, solid and hazardous waste management, minimization, corrective action/legacy management plan.
• Experience with Clean Water Act, wastewater management, permitting and minimization, surface impoundments.
• Knowledge of Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, TRI.
• Experience working with state and federal regulatory officials and managing consent decrees and special agreements.
• Knowledge of Spill Prevention, Countermeasures and Controls program.
• Knowledge of Stormwater Management.

• Comprehensive Medical benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution 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.
• 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.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices.

Base salary range for this position: $90,000 – $112,500 per year, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.