EHS & Facilities Specialist

MES Life Safety•Hallandale Beach, FL

About The Position

MES is seeking an EHS & Facilities Specialist to help build and sustain a strong safety culture while coordinating facilities standards across our operations. This role plays a key part in administering safety programs and training, tracking and reporting safety metrics, and supporting regulatory compliance. The EHS & Facilities Specialist works closely with facility leaders to implement safety and facilities standards and serves as a key resource for workplace safety, hazardous materials management, and facilities coordination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
3–5 years of experience in workplace safety, EHS coordination, or facilities-related roles.
Experience administering safety training programs and maintaining training records.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, Hazard Communication, and hazardous waste requirements.
Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
Ability to work effectively with leaders and employees at all levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with EHS or LMS systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Administer workplace safety training programs, including onboarding, refresher, and job-specific training.
Support the development and continuous improvement of a strong safety culture.
Conduct workplace safety evaluations, audits, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-up.
Recommend appropriate PPE based on identified workplace hazards.
Track, analyze, and report safety performance metrics and trends.
Participate in the Safety Steering Committee and support company-wide safety initiatives.
Administer the Hazard Communication (HazCom) program, including SDS management, labeling, and training.
Coordinate hazardous waste management activities, including proper handling, storage, and disposal.
Maintain safety-related regulatory records and coordinate required reporting.
Serve as a point of contact for safety-related regulatory inspections and inquiries.
Support company-wide facilities standards related to safety, maintenance, and security.
Ensure facilities maintenance and service contracts are in place and current.
Work with facility leaders to implement consistent facilities and safety standards.
Evaluate the adequacy of building security systems and recommend improvements.
Serve as a primary contact for facilities-related standards and escalations.