Regional EHS Specialist

Meta; Redmond; On-site; AUD 168,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead and oversee environmental health and safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. You will coordinate with lab and process managers, safety engineers, and stakeholders to promote safety and environmental stewardship.

The role requires 7+ years in EHS with leadership experience, cross-functional collaboration, and travel up to 75%. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in EHS, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Experience with applicable state and local regulatory requirements
• Travel up to 75% within the region
• Experience communicating EHS policies, findings, and recommendations in writing and verbally to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct site assessments, job and task risk assessments, and lead incident investigations to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with subject matter experts in areas such as lasers, hazardous chemicals, industrial hygiene, robotics, and occupational safety
• Partner with Safety Engineering for the successful handover of new equipment and facilities
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS laws, regulations, and permits
• Develop, maintain, and execute emergency response plans, serving as an emergency response coordinator when needed
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on learning from incident investigations and on corrective action
• Maintain legal registers, risk registers, and environmental impact assessments, ensuring that critical controls are effective and communicated
• Provide meaningful metrics and reporting to support decision-making by leadership and stakeholders
• Lead risk management efforts, including hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions
• Champion continuous improvement through audits, inspections, data analysis, and the implementation of unique safety and environmental solutions
• Drive employee engagement and EHS initiatives through communication, training, and leadership involvement

Skills

EHS Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Incident Investigations

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, or related field

Job description

Summary:

Meta is seeking a motivated and experienced EHS Manager to lead and oversee the implementation and execution of Environmental Health and Safety programs This role will ensure regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and continuous improvement in EHS practices. You will oversee contractors and vendor-managed EHS professionals and collaborate closely with lab and process managers, safety engineers, and other stakeholders to promote safety and environmental stewardship practices.

Required Skills:

Regional EHS Specialist Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and conduct site assessments, job and task risk assessments, and lead incident investigations to ensure compliance and continuous improvement

2. Collaborate with subject matter experts in areas such as lasers, hazardous chemicals, industrial hygiene, robotics, and occupational safety

3. Partner with Safety Engineering for the successful handover of new equipment and facilities

4. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS laws, regulations, and permits

5. Develop, maintain, and execute emergency response plans, serving as an emergency response coordinator when needed

6. Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on learning from incident investigations and on corrective action

7. Maintain legal registers, risk registers, and environmental impact assessments, ensuring that critical controls are effective and communicated

8. Provide meaningful metrics and reporting to support decision-making by leadership and stakeholders

9. Lead risk management efforts, including hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions

10. Champion continuous improvement through audits, inspections, data analysis, and the implementation of unique safety and environmental solutions

11. Drive employee engagement and EHS initiatives through communication, training, and leadership involvement

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 7+ years of experience in EHS, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role, either managing reports directly or indirectly

2. Experience with applicable state and local regulatory requirements

3. Travel up to 75% within the region

4. Experience communicating EHS policies, findings, and recommendations in writing and verbally to technical and non-technical stakeholders

5. Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Professional certifications in Safety, Health, and Environment (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or similar)

2. Experience in semiconductor, chemical processing, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments

3. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

4. Demonstrated collaborator who builds lasting relationships across functions and levels

5. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

6. Experience in semiconductor, chemical processing, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments is preferred

7. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Public Compensation:

$118,000/year to $170,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affir We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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