Requisition ID: R10187928
Category: Environmental, Health & Safety
* Location: Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States of America
* Clearance Type: None
* Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
* Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
* Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
* Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
* Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking an Sr EHS Professional/Certified Industrial Hygienist to join our Environmental, Health, Safety, and Fire Protection team at the Rolling Meadows site in Illinois. The selected applicant will be responsible for successfully implementing certain occupational health and environmental programs and supporting safety programs at Rolling Meadows, IL in addition to implementing and managing EHS programs at sites in the RM area.
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Key roles and responsibilities include:
Oversees the following occupational health programs: hearing conservation, respiratory protection, hazard communication, and non-ionizing radiation (lasers and radiofrequency).
* Laser and RF expert who works with our engineering teams to develop robust safety test plans.
* Conducts qualitative and quantitative hazard assessments to include exposure monitoring for physical and chemical agents.
* Creates and updates Job Hazards Analyses which include personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe operating procedures.
* Completes industrial and office ergonomic evaluations to reduce risk factors that cause musculoskeletal disorders.
* Develops, implements, and maintains EHS programs for several sites to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation.
* Conducts internal compliance inspections and identifies actions necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
* Reviews and interprets existing and proposed environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations to determine applicability and impact for sites.
* Partners with engineers, scientists, and management to support the integration of EHS into the design of new or altered processes and operations and building construction projects.
* Works to continuously improve the culture, awareness and accountability of EHS programs.
* Interfaces with regulatory representatives, senior management, site personnel, and sector program managers.
* Partners with engineering and operations to review new chemical uses and requirements.
* Ability to do timely injury and near miss program investigations.
* Prevention of any Serious Injury or Fatality (SIF), an incident or near miss that results in or has the potential to produce a fatal or life-altering injury or illness.
Additional roles and responsibilities may include:
Provides timely and accurate submission of necessary reports to internal stakeholders, electronic databases, and regulatory agencies.
* Writes and updates EHS plans and procedures.
* May apply for new permits and renewals.
* Conducts incident investigations.
* Coordinates EHS training for employees and conducts instructor-led EHS training.
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in the practice of industrial hygiene, environmental/occupational health, or EHS; or a Master of Science (MS) degree with 3 years of experience in the practice of industrial hygiene, environmental/occupational health, or EHS.
* Experience in industrial hygiene monitoring including noise and air sampling.
* Experience in laser and/or RF (radio frequency), chemical exposure, substance specific standards (OSHA regulations), ventilation.
Experience conducting office and industrial ergonomics assessment.
* Experience using Tableau, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and managing metrics.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
* (U.S. Citizenship required).
Preferred Qualifications for a Level 4:
Experience with supporting EHS programs in defense industry.
* Certifications in environmental or safety related programs, for example Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or CSP.
* Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point programs.
* Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Tableau.
* Experience as a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
* Experience as a Laser Safety Officer (LSO).
* Experience in completing industrial hygiene assessments/sampling and assessing the health impact of physical and chemical agents.
* Experience with overseeing third party consultants/contractors.
Salary Range: *$108,400 - $162,600
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.