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Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Electrical Safety

UL • $83K — $111K *
Northbrook, IL 60062In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • University Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering or a related field.
  • Advanced degree or several professional certifications (CIH, PE, CSP, CESCP) with 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • NFPA 70E electrical safety training or equivalent competency.
  • Experience with electrical safety and arc flash studies related to energizing equipment operations.
  • Familiarity with electrical test labs and high-energy systems is a plus. /Flexible travel availability for auditing and inspections.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain EHS programs compliant with legislation.
  • Record and analyze safety-related incident data.
  • Create training programs for occupational health and safety for employees.
  • Manage electrical safety program and compliance with OSHA and NFPA standards.
  • Conduct pollution control inspections in various environments.
  • Serve as the point of contact for audits and public inquiries.
  • Collaborate with support services to ensure compliance with established programs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Wellness benefits focusing on mental and financial health support.
  • Retirement savings options (401K) with employer contributions.
  • Paid time off including 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, and sick time.
  • Eligibility for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of base salary.
Full Job Description
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.

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Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Experience with electrical test laboratories, product safety testing, battery testing, dielectric testing, or high-energy electrical systems a plus.
  • 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. Travel required: up to 10-15%.
  • 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.

This will be an onsite position in our Northbrook, IL or Raleigh, NC facility.

What we offer:
  • Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $83,300 to $111,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including personal days (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).


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About UL

UL is a global safety certification company headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. It was founded in 1894 and has been providing safety testing, inspection, and certification services for over 125 years. UL operates in over 100 countries and has more than 14,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to promote safe living and working environments by advancing safety science. UL's services cover a wide range of industries, including consumer products, industrial equipment, building materials, and more.
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Size
14,700 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1900
* Ladders Estimates

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