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Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Electrical Safety

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Northbrook, IL, USA
83K-111K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Northbrook, IL, USA
83K-111K Annually
Senior level
Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs and electrical safety initiatives (NFPA 70E, LOTO, arc-flash, energized work). Conduct inspections, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, audits, and hazard assessments. Provide technical guidance, training, and support across sites, partner with facilities and labs, and perform occasional travel for in-person audits and inspections. Support continuous improvement and site-specific compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we're still leading the way. From day one, we've blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.
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).

Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Advancing our mission of working for a safer world starts with our people. We have over 15,000 team members around the world, each making a valuable and essential contribution to creating a safer future. Whether it's hiring top talent, empowering our people to learn new skills or providing critical hands-on support, we are always finding new ways to deliver a better employee experience. We're looking for people to share their ideas and help us create a diverse, engaged culture that's united by a passion for safety and sustainability. Join our team, shape our culture and support our global community of experts.
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