Health, Safety, and Environment Coordinator

Job Description

At UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, we know why we come to work.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health, Safety, and Environment Coordinator at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, based in our Evanston, Illinois office.

This is a hybrid position.

The Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Coordinator supports the HSE Manager in implementing environmental, health, and safety programs within the organization. The HSE Coordinator assists in ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining safety documentation, and promoting a culture of safety among employees.

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

What you’ll learn and achieve:

As the Health, Safety, and Environment Coordinator, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of HSE programs, policies, and procedures.

• Assist in conducting periodic HSE Audits, identifying corrective actions, and implementing hazard controls to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Assist in providing training to employees on HSE policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Support investigations of accidents, incidents, and near misses by gathering information and assisting in identifying root causes.

• Collaborate with HSE team members and cross-functional teams to address safety concerns and promote continuous improvement.

• Assist in maintaining records and documentation related to HSE activities, including incident reports, training records, and regulatory permits.

• Stay informed about changes in HSE regulations and industry best practices and support organizational compliance efforts.

• Assist in developing and communicating emergency response plans and procedures.

• Contribute to promoting a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainability throughout the organization.

• Perform other duties as assigned

What you’ll experience working at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Basic knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations, standards, and best practices.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite