Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- Rcra
- Hazmat
- Environmental Compliance
- Incident Investigation
Required qualifications
1+ years of progressive experience in a moderate to high industrial safety/health risk workplace; environmental waste management experience; RCRA training completion; experience working with hazardous waste or in an environmental/safety role; ability to interpret complex documents; strong records management skills; ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team setting; willingness to safely operate a forklift and manage site waste
About this role
EHS Specialist at Westinghouse supporting nuclear energy operations. Develop and implement environmental, health, and safety policies; investigate incidents; conduct compliance audits; and maintain stakeholder relationships across nuclear facilities and clean energy projects.
Responsibilities
- Represent environmental issues and opportunities in areas of RCRA, plant waste streams (used oil, general waste, universal waste, solid waste, hazardous waste)
- Identify and reduce hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments
- Investigate accidents and environmental incidents, working with engineers, management, and regulatory authorities to identify causes and prevent recurrence
- Conduct and facilitate assessments, implement corrections and controls, or partner with sites and departments on implementation
- Provide advice and training on environmental and safety protocols
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards
- Promote development and sharing of health and safety learning, including operating experience, lessons learned, and best practices
- Support site environmental programs, tools, and standards development with training and communication
- Support improvement projects through data analysis related to site-specific environmental issues
- Promote health and safety awareness through employee communications, participation, and programs
- Maintain relationships with community, environmental groups, and other stakeholders impacted by organizational environmental performance
- Safely operate a forklift and manage site waste including hazardous waste shipments, universal waste shipments, and roll-off management
Location, schedule, and travel
Onsite in Ogden, UT
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