Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (Associate or Mid-Level)

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is recruiting for an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (Associate or Mid-Level) to function in a Health Physicist role in Seattle, WA.

The successful candidate will support the Enterprise Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Team in the operational aspects of radiation safety programs at sites throughout the Boeing Company. Radiation Health Protection is responsible for the development, maintenance, and management of administrative aspects of radiation safety programs at Boeing. Radiation Safety also provides consulting and technical support in the control of hazards associated with radiation at Boeing Company locations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plans, implements and assesses radiation safety programs and processes to maintain a safe and healthy work environment

• Develops training and instructions for employees that use or are impacted by ionizing or non-ionizing radiation

• Interprets and advises on the impact of emerging issues, regulations and legislation to company operations

• Prepares position papers and provides input to internal organizations, industry and trade groups and government agencies

• Evaluates and provides advice on existing or emergent risk management control technologies

• Performs audits, inspections and investigations and coordinates resolution of issues

• Develops corrective action plans to respond to internal/external audits and inspections

• Works with management to facilitate risk management decisions

• Supports projects and advises work group members on resolving radiation safety issues

• Reviews technical reports prepared by team members and provides recommendations and guidance to ensure quality of content for regulatory compliance

• Collaborates with research and development groups internally and externally to analyze emerging technology for the identification of potential hazards and control methods

• Assesses proposed regulations and advises internal and external customers of process and cost impacts

• Supports development of license applications for federal and state licensing

• Communicates with internal stakeholders to develop strategies in support of legal actions

• Coordinates responses to request for information

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Statistics, or other scientific field of study

• 1+ years of experience with ionizing radiation

• 1+ experience conducting radiation safety audits

• 1+ experience drafting investigative reports

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Master’s Degree in Health Physics or other Physical Science

• Certification as a LASER Safety Officer

• 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with non-ionizing radiation

• Eligibility to take part 1 of Certified Health Physicists (CHP) certification

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range Level 2: $80,750 - $109,250

Summary pay range Level 3: $95,200 - $128,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 16, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.