Safety & Facilities Senior Specialist

Technical Safety Services; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance + disability coverage

PTO and holidays

EAP

Job summary

Technical Safety Services LLC is seeking a Safety & Facilities Senior Specialist to own our safety programs and facilities functions across multiple locations. This senior individual contributor role requires travel and reports to the Sourcing and Logistics Director.

You will develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, lead investigations, and manage training. The role combines program development with data analysis to improve safety performance and cost controls across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in safety/environmental field.
• Seven+ years of progressive safety or EHS experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and multi-state regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing workers’ compensation claims and safety training programs.
• Strong incident-investigation, auditing, and program-development skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners and communicate clearly.
• Strong organization and attention to detail; manage multi-location priorities.
• Practical problem-solving and data-driven decision making.
• Willingness to travel to facilities and field locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures meeting OSHA, EPA, and local requirements.
• Establish inspection policies and schedules for routine safety audits.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions; maintain OSHA 300/300A records.
• Deliver new-hire safety orientation and ongoing training.
• Partner with HR on workers’ compensation claims and safety improvements.
• Track safety performance metrics and use findings to strengthen hazard controls.
• Serve as primary contact during regulatory inspections and coordinate documentation.
• Administer programs for hazardous materials, waste, PPE, and lockout/tagout.
• Oversee facilities operation, maintenance, and budgets.
• Coordinate renovations and space-planning projects.
• Maintain security, access control, and emergency plans.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigation

Cross-functional communication

Data-driven decisions

Budget & cost control

Multi-site operations

Regulatory compliance

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational or Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field

Job description

How You'll Shape Our Success

At Technical Safety Services (TSS), protecting our people is essential to supporting the customers who depend on us. As Safety & Facilities Senior Specialist, you’ll own our safety programs and facilities functions across multiple locations, helping employees work safely and keeping our facilities compliant, efficient, and ready to support daily operations.

You’ll bring a practical approach to a distributed workforce, translating regulatory requirements into programs that work in the field. Your impact will include improving safety performance, controlling facilities costs, and keeping customer and regulatory compliance information current.

Your Day to Day Environment

This is a hands-on, senior-level individual contributor role with no direct reports. You’ll work closely with operations leaders, field teams, HR, and outside service providers to strengthen safety practices and address facilities needs across TSS.

Your work will combine program development, data analysis, training, site visits, and day-to-day problem-solving. The position reports to the Sourcing and Logistics Director and will require travel to company facilities and field locations. This is a fully remote position with required travel.

What You'll Take Ownership Of

Health & Safety

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.


• Establish inspection policies and schedules for routine inspections and site safety audits.


• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions. Maintain OSHA 300 and 300A records.


• Develop and deliver new-hire safety orientation, ongoing training, and required recertification programs.


• Partner with HR on workers’ compensation claims and related safety improvements.


• Track and report safety performance, including EMR, TRIR, DART, and near misses. Use findings to strengthen hazard controls and reduce incidents.


• Serve as the primary contact during regulatory inspections and coordinate documentation and responses.


• Administer applicable programs for hazardous materials, waste, personal protective equipment, and lockout/tagout.

Facilities

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of company facilities, including buildings, grounds, and equipment.


• Manage vendors and contractors supporting janitorial services, HVAC, security, landscaping, and repairs.


• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and manage facilities budgets and operating costs.


• Evaluate space utilization and opportunities to consolidate or right-size facilities and leases.


• Ensure facilities meet applicable accessibility, fire, building-code, and safety requirements.


• Coordinate renovations, facility moves, and space-planning projects.


• Maintain physical security, access control, and emergency preparedness and response plans.

Compliance & Records

• Keep customer and third-party vendor-qualification portals accurate and current.


• Complete customer requests for safety information, including questionnaires and requests for training and injury data.


• Maintain training records, injury and insurance information, and safety-equipment testing documentation.

Perks, Pay, and Benefits

The base salary range for this full-time role is $75,000-$100,000 with a full benefits package. Our ranges are set by role, level, and location. Within that range, your pay will reflect your skills, experience, and education or training. Your recruiter can discuss compensation details during the hiring process.

• Training and ongoing development opportunities.


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.


• 401(k) with company match.


• Life insurance plus short- and long-term disability coverage.


• Generous PTO and 10 company-paid holidays.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Your Journey With Us

• Recruiter screen.


• Interview with the Hiring Manager.


• Business case study and presentation.


• Conditional offer.


• Background check and MVR review, as applicable.


• Start your career with TSS.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational or Industrial Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.


• Seven or more years of progressive safety or environmental, health, and safety experience.


• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable multi-state regulatory requirements.


• Experience managing workers’ compensation claims and safety training programs.


• Strong incident-investigation, auditing, and safety program-development skills.


• Ability to influence cross-functional partners and communicate clearly with employees, leaders, customers, and service providers.


• Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple locations.


• A practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to use data to guide decisions.


• Ability to travel to company facilities and field locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-site, field-services, or industrial environment.


• Facilities or multi-site operations management experience.


• Experience supporting a distributed or mobile field workforce.


• Professional certification such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, or CFM.


• Familiarity with EHS management software and safety data platforms.

Meet TSS

Technical Safety Services (TSS) is a leading nationwide laboratory service provider supporting life sciences, healthcare, and research organizations. Our customers do work that improves and saves lives, and we help keep the equipment and environments they rely on safe, accurate, and compliant.

We test, certify, and service cleanrooms, fume hoods, biological safety cabinets, and other controlled environment equipment. As we grow, we’re looking for people who want to help our teams and customers succeed.

TSS is a passionate equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity.