Health and Safety Professional

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Professional to lead and manage assigned EHS programs. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in environmental regulations, occupational health, and safety management systems, and will be a strategic partner within Western Digital. Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS policies, procedures, and programs.

• Lead the site's emergency response program, including developing, maintaining, and implementing the Emergency Action Plan and the site BORP (Business Occupancy and Resumption Plan).
• Serve as the primary contact and coordinator during any on-site emergency, working with external agencies and the Emergency Response Team.
• Organize and lead regular emergency preparedness drills and exercises to test response effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Requires knowledge of facility life safety systems including fire alarm and toxic gas monitoring systems.

• Act as the EHS technical expert on cross-functional teams for the installation, modification, and decommissioning of new or existing equipment.
• Review equipment specifications and engineering plans to ensure all EHS requirements and safety features, such as interlocks and guards, are incorporated prior to installation.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to ensure they adhere to all facility and regulatory EHS standards during installation.
• Perform pre-startup safety reviews and validate that equipment is installed and used according to manufacturer's recommendations and EHS requirements.

• Provide support implementing the site & global IMS program.
• This includes ISO 14001, 45001, 22301 as well as the global Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) certifications.

• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead in incident investigations and root cause analyses; implement preventive measures.
• Submit environmental reporting, waste management, air/water quality monitoring, and sustainability initiatives.
• Deliver EHS training programs for employees, contractors, and leadership.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory bodies and external auditors as related to your EHS responsibilities.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Mentor junior EHS staff and promote continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience in industrial, manufacturing, or corporate settings.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, and ISO standards.

• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with EHS software and reporting tools.

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender‐related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non‑discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in Equal Employment…