The EHS Specialist provides strategic and operational support to business partners of the various departments at Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk in pursuit of continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs and the growth of a business-wide safety culture. This position champions our core value of “Making Safety a Priority” by leading initiatives that proactively identify and mitigate risks, support regulatory compliance, and foster engagement across all lines of business. The EHS Specialist leverages technology and data-driven insights to enhance performance, conducts incident investigations and recommends corrective actions, performs risk assessments and provides training, and partners with teams to implement preventive action plans. Through collaboration and leadership, this role drives continuous improvement and ensures a safe, sustainable, and compliant workplace aligned with company goals and values.
Essential Functions
- Evaluate and mitigate EHS risks – Conduct proactive risk assessments using data-driven tools and recommend preventive and corrective measures in collaboration with the EHS team and operational leadership.
- Effective Safety Communication – Maintain transparent and timely communication with management, team members and peers regarding EHS program implementation, hazard identification, trends and progress against goals. Utilize digital dashboards, reports, and safety postings to enhance engagement.
- Lead Incident Response and Investigations:Take the lead during investigations of incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, partnering with team members and area management to identify root causes and put achievable and sustainable corrective actions in place. Fill the role of safety officer during large-scale incident response.
- Ensure compliance and continuous improvement – Drive completion of inspections and training.
- Champion Change Management – Anticipate and review operational changes to identify new EHS impacts and implement risk-reduction and compliance strategies.
- Facilitate Training & Engagement - Deliver engaging safety training sessions on a variety of EHS topics, leveraging technology and interactive methods to build a strong safety culture
- Respond to Safety Concerns:Act promptly on issues reported through the Safety Hotline or concern reporting systems, ensuring timely resolution and communication.
- Lead Safety Committees and Projects: Drive cross-functional working groups and special projects focused on hazard control, emerging risks, and continuous improvement initiatives
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 range: $68,640- $80,000