EHS Specialist

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

NBCUniversal has an opportunity for a talented individual to join their dynamic Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Operations & Technology Team working in close partnership with the Global Security Operations and Business Continuity & Crisis Management teams. The purpose of this position is to support overall EHS program implementation with an emphasis on West Coast Studio Operations, Universal City Studios. The successful candidate will work with management teams, Universal City facility, Universal Studios Hollywood, and support domestic operations, as assigned.

The ideal candidate must have strong technical knowledge, self-motivation qualities and excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to influence teams to ensure compliance with all NBCUniversal, federal, state, and local environmental, occupational safety and health policies, rules and regulations as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide EHS-related support for the West Coast Studio Operations locations.
• Conduct inspections and hazardous materials determinations, recommend updates or improvements to operations, identify trend changes based on gathered data, with a focus on environmental endpoints, and maintain government database information as assigned.
• Perform incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Perform health risk assessments of selected operations.
• Manage consultants to perform health risk assessments, program development, and conduct indoor air quality (IAQ) investigations.
• Manage and maintain site chemical inventory.
• Approve chemicals for use in the studio lot.
• Conduct health and safety program audits.
• Respond to incidents and complaints regarding chemicals, indoor air quality, mold, noise and radiation.
• Develop programs for technical EHS areas.
• Advise, direct and instruct personnel on correct implementation of technical EHS requirements.
• Perform health and safety inspections.
• Provide weekly and monthly metrics.
• Perform training as needed.
• Interact and provide guidance to tenants and non-employees.
• Participate in Safety Team meetings including developing content and presenting.
• Answer and respond to Safety Hotline concerns. Respond to emergencies during work and off hours.
• Manages day-to-day use of internal electronic systems (Gensuite) and ensures that all tasks, inspections, action items, etc. are properly tracked/documented and actions closed in a timely manner.
• Analyze EHS Data for insights on how to support performance improvement and to effectively improve processes with minimal direction and information.
• Conduct investigations of incidents, significant events and emergencies promptly in accordance with company policies and/or applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist operations with preparation and coordination of regularly scheduled audits and reviews from both internal and external inspections. Meet deadlines on any action items/MAPs resulting from audit and provide documentation supporting resolution.
• Coordinate and accompany outside regulatory agency regulators or inspectors that visit the operations as assigned, e.g., Los Angeles County CUPA, Los Angeles City CUPA.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, occupational health or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum one (1) year experience in the Environmental Health and Safety field or the television and/or live entertainment industry
• Experience with EHS technical programs.
• Working knowledge of US EPA, US OSHA, and US DOT regulations.
• Must have ability to manage multiple priorities and drive implementation of key EHS initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and associated tools.
• Excellent verbal, written skills and presentation skills and detail oriented.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must be able to work outdoors with varied weather conditions.
• Ability to lift / carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand / walk a minimum of four (4) hours per day.
• Ability to work with a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to work at heights.

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through to be considered.
• Position requires the individual to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work extended hours, on weekday nights, and on weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older.
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal's affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented, strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to take initiative.
• Must possess time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Works well independently and in a group environment.
• Comfortable working in an environment where your direction will only occur through influence.

Additional Information

Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary: $65,000 - $85,000


Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io.