Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist

Global Laser Enrichment LLC•Wilmington, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.