CareerPlan

Health, Safety, and Environment Lead

Skokie, ILFull-time2026-09-11 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Subject matter expert and embedded safety lead for research, laboratory, engineering, and pilot-scale operations at UL Materials Discovery Research Institute.

Role type

Senior HSE Lead (Research & Development)

Builds

Safe, compliant, and efficient research activities and pilot-scale operations for new materials development.

Domain

Research, Laboratory, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Compliance

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Hazard identification, risk assessment, risk-control strategy development, incident investigation, operational readiness reviews, HSE compliance management, emergency preparedness, training delivery, environmental program management

Preferred skills

Advanced knowledge of chemical safety, industrial hygiene, engineering safety, ability to translate technical requirements into operating expectations, collaborative problem-solving

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead hazard identification and risk assessments; conduct operational readiness reviews; investigate incidents and near misses; partner with leadership and researchers to integrate HSE requirements; develop and deliver HSE training; lead safe facility and contractor operations; manage HSE compliance and management systems; promote a positive safety culture.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC