Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Northbrook, IL

Job Description

• Under general supervision, develops, documents and maintains 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.
• Assists in conducting 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.
• Assists in analysis, interpretation and validation of information on hazardous materials/chemicals and exposure monitoring results.
• Partner with other support services (Facilities and Laboratory) to ensure compliance with UL Solutions programs and Federal, State and local requirements.
• Assists in creating programs and instructing employees in matters pertaining to occupational health, prevention of accidents, safe operation of equipment and proper handling/cleanup of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Ensures that all employees have and are trained in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, safety glasses and safety shoes.
• Consult as needed on site wide continuous improvement and 5S activities. Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends if needed.
• Act as a remote EHS representative for other UL Solutions locations as directed.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.
  
  

Qualifications

• University Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Engineering or closely related field and 1 or more years directly related experience.
• 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 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 $67,200 to $89,500 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 floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
  
  

Learn More:

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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.