Senior Director, Corporate EHS

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

The Senior Director, Corporate EHS works with the five Business Unit and Global Operating Services (GOS) EHS Directors, facility EHS professionals, Business Unit / GOS Leadership and cross-functional Site Leadership teams at the 50+ Westinghouse facilities in 19 countries and 5 continents.  The primary responsibilities of this executive position are (i) to develop Westinghouse’s global EHS programs, standards, training and tools to ensure rigorous compliance to global EHS expectations, (ii) provide governance and support to ensure site leadership are compliant with global environmental, health and safety regulations and laws, and (iii) provide oversight and guidance to the Business Units and GOS. In addition, this role will work with global EHS regulatory agencies and set the Westinghouse EHS strategy.

The Senior Director, Corporate EHS's direct reports are responsible for industrial and chemical safety, ergonomics, illness and injury prevention, radiation protection programs, and environmental excellence, including hazardous materials and sustainability.

This is a US mobile role with a strong preference for a candidate near one of our operating sites - Cranberry Township, PA (HQ), Columbia, SC or Ogden, UT.

Your Day to Day:

• Leads Westinghouse Global EHS team to establish the strategy in collaboration with the business and functional needs.
• Responsible for the Westinghouse EHS Management systems across Westinghouse including development of policies, programs, and tools.
• Leads the EHS Risk-based Audit process to assess compliance to regulatory requirements and Westinghouse’s EHS Management System, identify deficiencies, work with the BU’s/GOS to proactively address gaps and identify action plans to preclude external agency audits or investigations.
• Responsible for overseeing Westinghouse’s sustainability programs to support the Corporate Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) program. Work with the business units to proactively identify future EHS risks and develop global contingency plans.
• Reports out Monthly the performance of Westinghouse’s industrial safety program across the company.  Responsible to analyze corporate trends and assist in the development of programs for improving performance.
• Identify and report on companywide EHS risks and trends to Westinghouse Board of Directors and Executive leaders
• Monitor all EHS policies, practices, and processes to determine efficiency and effectiveness. Recommend improvements to achieve and deliver improved results.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, preferably Industrial Safety or Environmental. MBA or Master’s degree is preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in a broad range of technical or manufacturing functions, with at least 5 years in progressively responsible EHS management positions.
• Certified Safety Professional certification preferred.
• Drive results and delivers on commitments, completing projects on-time, within budget, and with high quality.
• Prior experience successfully building and leading teams and developing talent across an EHS organization of direct and matrixed leaders from multiple locations and cultures.
• Proven ability to work across organizations, and across international regions and cultures.
• Team builder who can coach and mentor team members and work closely with employees on their continued development.
• Strategic thinker with creative and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Resilient self-starter, who can act independently and learn quickly within a rapidly evolving environment.
• Must be able to work strategically without full hierarchical responsibility.
• Familiarity with federal, local, and global regulations to ensure compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage global initiatives across multiple locations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey a compelling and engaging vision of change.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize data and aid in developing executive level / Board of Directors’ presentations.
• Must be adaptive, flexible, and able to function effectively in a highly complex global environment with a proven ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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