Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Electrical Safety

UL Solutions • Northbrook, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining environmental health and safety (EHS) programs, with a specific focus on electrical safety. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local legislation, managing safety-related data, conducting investigations, and providing technical guidance on safe electrical practices. The specialist will also be involved in inspections, responding to inquiries, and collaborating with other departments to ensure overall EHS compliance. This role may also act as a remote EHS representative for other locations and requires travel.

Requirements

• University Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering or closely related field plus additional requirement of one of the following: Related Master’s degree or Certified Industrial Hygienist (American Board of Industrial Hygiene) or Professional Engineer license or Certified Safety Professional (Board of Certified Professionals) or Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP) and 4 or more years directly related experience.
• NFPA 70E electrical safety training or equivalent demonstrated competency.
• Experience reviewing or supporting arc flash studies, electrical equipment labeling, energized electrical work permits, and electrical PPE programs.
• This position requires periodic travel by car and/or airline (or other public transportation) to other UL Solutions sites as assigned and perform in-person audits/ inspections/ investigations in a wide variety of laboratory and office environments.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional business hours as needed.
• Frequent use of computers and office equipment is required.
• Ability to stand and walk extensively (concrete floors) for up to periods, several times a day is required.
• Ability to move safely over uneven terrain; ascend/descend stairs/ladders/scaffolding required.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs assisted or unassisted, pushing; pulling; bending; reaching; handling; stooping; working in tight spaces and working in hot/cold environments will occasionally be required in lab, office and outside environments.
• Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond quickly.
• Ability to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment when required, while performing select duties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electrical test laboratories, product safety testing, battery testing, dielectric testing, or high-energy electrical systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop documents and maintain environmental health and safety (EHS) programs (e.g. hazardous materials, emergency response plans) in compliance with Federal, State and Local legislation.
• Recording and maintaining data on safety-related incidents and responses including incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Creates EHS programs and instructs employees in matters pertaining, but not limited to occupational health, injury prevention, safe operation of equipment and proper handling/cleanup of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Electrical Safety Program Management: Develop, implement, and maintain electrical safety programs aligned with applicable OSHA electrical safety requirements, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout requirements, and site-specific procedures.
• Provide technical guidance on safe electrical work practices, energized electrical work, electrical hazard identification, arc flash and shock risk assessments, and application of the hierarchy of controls.
• Support development and review of electrical safety policies, procedures, job safety analyses, energized electrical work permits, and electrical incident response processes.
• Conducts inspections and reports on tests and investigations to obtain data for use in determining sources of pollution and methods for controlling pollutants in air, soil and water.
• Acts as a representative responding to public inquiries, audits (internal and external), government agencies or executive inquiries.
• Partner with other support services (Facilities and Laboratory) to ensure compliance with UL Solutions programs and Federal, State and local requirements.
• Consult as needed on site wide continuous improvement and 5S Activities
• Act as a remote EHS representative for other UL Solutions locations as directed.
• Analyzes, interprets and validates information on hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Benefits

• health benefits such as medical, dental and vision
• wellness benefits such as mental and financial health
• retirement savings (401K)
• paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including personal days (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior