Sr. Principal Engineer EHS - Rolling Meadows, United States - Northrop Grumman

Description

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 EHS Professional to join our Environmental, Health, Safety, and Fire Protection team at the Rolling Meadows site in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

The selected applicant will be responsible for successfully implementing certain environmental programs and supporting safety programs at Rolling Meadows in addition to implementing and managing EHS programs at several off-site areas as needed.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

Oversees the following environmental programs:
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), stormwater, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, air permits/reporting, and wastewater.

Develops, implements, and maintains EHS programs for manufacturing, labs, and office buildings to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation.

Conducts internal compliance inspections and identifies actions necessary to meet local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
Creates and updates Job Hazards Analyses.
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, and site personnel.

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.
Applies 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 nine years of experience in the practice of environmental compliance, sustainability or EHS; or a Master of Science (MS) in a STEM field with seven years of experience.

Ability to perform job duties with general direction and supervision and to provide technical solutions to complex problems based on sound industrial hygiene principles.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Excellent risk communication and collaboration skills with all levels of an organization.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).


Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing environmental compliance programs.
RCRA and DOT trained.
Experience with ISO14001.Experience with supporting EHS programs for manufacturing.

Certifications in environmental or safety related programs, for example CHMM or CSP.Computer based skills specifically with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point programs.

Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Tableau.
Basic understanding of chemistry and its application to personal protective equipment (PPE) selection, chemical processes and compatibilities.
Experience assessing the health impact of physical and chemical agents.
Experience with overseeing third party consultants/contractors.


Salary Range:
$115,400 - $173,200The 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.
Employees may be eligible for 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.

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