Environment, Health and Safety(EHS) Lead

Apple • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Apple’s Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) team works to protect the environment, health, and safety of employees, contractors, customers, and communities. The EHS Lead provides comprehensive EHS support across a diverse portfolio of workplace environments, including corporate offices, event spaces, logistics hubs, facilities and infrastructure, and research and development laboratories. The role calls for a collaborative, organized, self-directed problem solver who can anticipate operational needs, take initiative on continuous improvement, and communicate effectively across technical disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

The EHS Lead drives operational excellence across environmental, health, and safety programs. The position facilitates hazard evaluations and risk assessments, maintains environmental permits and safety procedures, conducts proactive inspections, supports root-cause investigations, and coordinates emergency response efforts. Working with local EHS Leads and cross-functional partners, the role champions a strong safety culture, protects employee health, and ensures environmental compliance across assigned facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an EHS-related field.
• At least 3 years of progressive EHS experience within high-tech, R&D laboratory, or complex facility environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills across all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher in an EHS-related field.
• At least 4 years of progressive EHS experience within high-tech, R&D laboratory, or complex facility environments.
• Nationally recognized professional credential such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager).
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA (29 CFR 1910), relevant state-level programs, EPA, fire codes, and other applicable regulatory touchpoints.
• Demonstrated experience using AI or digital workflow tools to improve program efficiency, incident analysis, or data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence across environmental, health, and safety programs within assigned workplace environments.
• Facilitate comprehensive hazard evaluations and risk assessments.
• Maintain environmental permits and safety procedures.
• Conduct proactive inspections.
• Support root-cause investigations.
• Coordinate emergency response efforts.
• Collaborate with local EHS Leads and cross-functional partners.
• Champion a strong safety culture, protect employee health, and ensure environmental compliance across assigned facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level