Accuray

EHS Specialist

Accuray • $80K — $95K *
Madison, WI 53711In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in EHS, Natural Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in an EHS role with a focus on compliance and risk management.
  • In-depth knowledge of OSHA and local regulations; familiarity with radiation safety is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills with a knack for influencing and building cross-level relationships.
  • Proven ability to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
  • Self-motivated with excellent organizational and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance EHS programs to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
  • Engage employees in safety initiatives to foster a proactive safety culture.
  • Conduct audits and assessments to identify hazards and implement risk reduction measures.
  • Deliver training programs that enhance safety knowledge and compliance.
  • Investigate incidents to root out causes and apply corrective actions.
  • Offer technical guidance on EHS matters and support regulatory inspections.
  • Analyze and report on EHS metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Access to professional development opportunities.
  • Engagement in a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Participation in emergency preparedness and response activities.
  • Opportunity to work collaboratively with EHS leadership on innovative safety solutions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety Programs & Procedures
  • Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs, policies, procedures, and work instructions to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk management.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of EHS programs and recommend improvements based on regulatory changes, audit findings, incident investigations, and operational needs.


Safety Culture & Employee Engagement
  • Promote a positive safety culture by engaging employees and leaders in EHS initiatives, encouraging participation, and reinforcing accountability for safe work practices.
  • Partner with site leadership to establish safety objectives and support achievement of EHS performance goals.


Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis
  • Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and Job Hazard Analyses to identify hazards and opportunities for risk reduction.
  • Develop, track, and verify completion of corrective and preventive actions resulting from inspections, audits, incident investigations, and regulatory findings.


Training & Competency
  • Develop, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs to ensure employees, contractors, and visitors understand applicable safety requirements and safe work practices.
  • Maintain training records and monitor compliance with required training and certifications.

Incident Management
  • Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and hazardous conditions; determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.


Compliance & Technical Support
  • Provide technical EHS guidance to employees, leaders, contractors, and consultants and support regulatory inspections and audits.
  • Maintain awareness of applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations and ensure site compliance.


Performance Monitoring & Reporting
  • Analyze EHS performance metrics, incident trends, training compliance, and audit findings to identify improvement opportunities and report progress to management.


Occupational Health
  • Coordinate occupational health programs, medical surveillance requirements, and health-related compliance activities with external providers.


Emergency Preparedness
  • Maintain emergency response plans and participate in emergency preparedness activities, drills, and response team functions.


Radiation Safety Support
  • Partner with Global EHS leadership and external consultants to support radiation safety programs, training, audits, and regulatory compliance activities.


PPE & Safety Equipment
  • Manage personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety supply programs to ensure availability, proper selection, and effective use.


Authority & Accountability
  • Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or activities present a risk to personnel, property, or the environment.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Natural Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of Degree.
  • 5+ years of experience working in an EHS capacity.
  • Demonstrated current knowledge of federal, state, and local health and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA).
  • Familiarity with radiation safety requirements.
  • OSHA Certification, preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence, drive change, and build partnerships across all levels of the organization without direct authority.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and culturally diverse environment.
  • Self-motivated and highly organized professional with strong administrative, documentation, and project management skills, capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to balance competing demands while delivering high-quality results.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and frequently walk, climb ladders, kneel, crouch, and crawl during course of duties.
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.


To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

About Accuray

Accuray is a radiation oncology company that develops, manufactures and sells precise, innovative treatment solutions that set the standard of care with the aim of helping patients live longer, better lives. The company's leading-edge technologies deliver the full range of radiation therapy and radiosurgery treatments. Accuray's products for precision radiotherapy include the CyberKnife® and TomoTherapy® platforms, as well as the Radixact® Treatment Delivery System. Accuray is dedicated to continuing innovation in patient care and developing treatments that offer the best possible quality of life for people facing cancer.
Learn more about Accuray
Size
995 employees
Market Cap
$185.7 million
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$7.6 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$377.3 million
NASDAQ
ARAY
* Ladders Estimates

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