Lead EHS Professional

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Lewiston, ID

7d•$115,300 - $170,400•Onsite

About The Position

SEL is seeking an experienced EHS Lead Professional to provide leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs that protect our people, facilities, and communities. In this role, you will partner with leaders and teams across the organization to drive compliance with regulatory requirements and ISO management system standards while fostering a proactive culture of safety, health, and environmental stewardship. The EHS Lead will oversee key EHS initiatives, provide technical guidance and mentorship, lead risk reduction efforts, and support strategic objectives that enhance operational excellence. This position is responsible for evaluating program effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing sustainable solutions that prevent injuries, reduce environmental impacts, and strengthen organizational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a EH&S related field or Engineering or equivalent experience
Professional certification, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), etc.
Minimum 5 years management experience
Subject matter expertise in one or more EH&S programs
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications
Superior organizational skills and high attention to detail
Excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team environment
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities

Nice To Haves

EH&S experience in electronics manufacturing environment
ISO 45001 and/or 14001 internal auditor experience

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously refine SEL's EH&S systems and programs to comply with federal, state, and local regulations and SEL requirements; proactively report and respond to new requirements and industry trends.
Own multiple programs that ensure safety, compliance, and environmental protection; programs serve diverse customer base with broad scope.
Collaborate with and balance the needs of various stakeholders to understand problems and needs.
Lead cross functional teams to create company-wide solutions within areas of expertise. Act as subject matter expert, including negotiations with regulatory agencies.
Respond to job related customer inquiries, questionnaires, surveys, requirements, issues, and any environmental incidents.
Participate in or lead internal audits and compliance inspections and identifies actions necessary to meet regulatory and ISO 14001 and 45001 standard requirements.
Perform EH&S review/approval as part of the Management of Change (MOC) process.
Manage active hazard control and accident prevention programs; facilitate incident investigations through root cause analysis and corrective action solution design or recommendations.