Environmental Health & Safety; EHS Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

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📍 Wilmington, NC | 🏢 Global Laser Enrichment (GLE) | 🕒 Full-Time | On-Site | 🔐 Q-Clearance Required or Eligible.

At Global Laser Enrichment (GLE), safety is foundational to everything we do. We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to help lead, implement, and continuously improve our safety programs in a highly regulated nuclear environment.

Reporting to the Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Manager, this role serves as a subject matter expert for EHS regulations and best practices, ensuring compliance while actively strengthening GLE’s safety culture across operations.

🌟 Why Join GLE?

• Support a mission that advances clean energy and national security.
• Play a visible role in shaping a strong, proactive safety culture.
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and leadership teams.
• Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term growth opportunity.

🦺 What You’ll Do

• Administer and maintain the Company’s EHS plans, programs, and procedures.
• Monitor daily operations to ensure compliance with safety requirements and best practices.
• Conduct job hazard analyses and worksite risk assessments.
• Partner with employees and leaders to implement effective hazard controls.
• Perform facility inspections and safety audits; resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain and utilize monitoring equipment such as gas detectors, noise meters, and temperature sensors.
• Ensure PPE, fire protection, eyewash stations, and safety showers are inspected and functional.
• Manage chemical and hazmat spill preparedness and response resources.
• Investigate safety events, perform root cause analyses, and document corrective actions.
• Track and report safety metrics and KPIs.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training in partnership with the Training Manager.
• Report environmental and injury/illness data in compliance with OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of GLE’s safety culture.

📘 What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 300 reporting and incident investigation.
• Experience performing audits and preparing formal reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence safe behaviors and train employees effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DOE/NRC Q-Clearance.

🎯 Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOE/NRC Q-Clearance or DOD Top Secret.
• Experience in a nuclear or highly regulated industrial environment.
• Radiation Safety Officer or Radiation Protection Technician experience.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• OSHA 30-hour certification.
• First Aid and/or CPR certification.

🔐 Important Note

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, U.S. Citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a DOE/NRC Q-Clearance are required.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level |

Employment type:

Full-time | Job function:
Management and Manufacturing | Industry: Utilities.