Principal Engineer EHS

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Environmental Health and Safety Engineer for the Sunnyvale, California manufacturing site.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Reviews and interprets existing and proposed environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations to determine applicability and impact for site
• Develops, implements, and maintains safety programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention, and risk mitigation
• Conducts job hazard assessments and recommends appropriate hazard control approaches
• Oversees occupational safety programs such as: electrical, lockout-tagout, machine guarding, material handling (cranes, aerial lifts, and forklifts), contractor safety, confined space, fall protection, cryogenics, incident investigations, and robotics
• Performs analysis of health and safety data to identify trends, assess program effectiveness, and develop program/process improvements
• Reviews new construction, demolition and renovation plans for EHS compliance aspects
• Compile, interpret and present various KPIs
• Conducts internal compliance inspections to identify actions necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Partners with management to continuously improve the culture, awareness and accountability in support of EHS programs
• 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
• Communicates safety information to employees, management, and other stakeholders and collaborates with cross-functional teams on safety initiatives
• Interfaces with senior management, the site EHS Committee, and the Emergency Response, and Crisis Management teams
• Provides timely and accurate submission of necessary reports to internal stakeholders, electronic databases and regulatory agencies
• Writes and updates EHS plans and procedures
• Coordinates EHS training for employees and conducts instructor-led EHS training.
• Supports the site's environmental, occupational health, and fire protection programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate with technical staff, customers, regulatory agencies, field operations and contractors.
• Maintains current knowledge of changes in safety regulations, standards, and best practices and updates employer's safety programs and procedures accordingly

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, environmental science, occupational safety, or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; or a Master of Science in the same disciplines with 3 or more years of relevant work experience
• Extensive experience with managing Hazardous Waste/Materials programs
• Experience in managing underground/above ground tank programs
• Experience conducting incident investigations, personal protective equipment assessments, and job hazard analysis and EHS training
• Experience managing remediation projects (ex. lead paint, asbestos)
• Experience with managing various EHS compliance programs (with a specific emphasis on occupational safety programs, such as electrical, lockout-tagout, material handling, contractor safety, confined space, fall protection, and cryogenics) based on the review and interpretation of EHS regulations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for Level 3:

• Current HAZWOPER, DOT, RCRA and CA Title 22 (DTSC) certificates
• Minimum 1 year managing a hazardous waste program
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Experience in industrial waste water treatment
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.