Health and Safety Professional

Western Digital•Fremont, CA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of progressive EHS experience in industrial, manufacturing, or corporate settings.
In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, and ISO standards.
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Experience with EHS software and reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Emergency Response 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.
Equipment installation and safety 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.
Support the Site's Integrated Management System (IMS) certifications Provide support implementing the site & global IMS program. This includes ISO 14001, 45001, 22301 as well as the global Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) certifications.
General 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.

Benefits

paid vacation time
paid sick leave
medical/dental/vision insurance
life, accident and disability insurance
tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
employee assistance program
other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
tuition reimbursement
transit
the Applause Program
employee stock purchase plan
the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan