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 the communities where Apple operates. The EHS Lead provides comprehensive EHS support and promotes operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of workplaces, including corporate offices, event spaces, logistics hubs, facilities and infrastructure, and research and development laboratories.

The role drives environmental, health, and safety programs across assigned facilities. It includes evaluating hazards and risks, maintaining environmental permits and safety procedures, conducting inspections, supporting investigations, and coordinating emergency response. The EHS Lead works with local EHS Leads and cross-functional partners to strengthen safety culture, protect employee health, and maintain environmental compliance. The position calls for a self-directed, organized problem solver who provides responsive service to business partners and communicates effectively across technical disciplines.

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.
• 4 or more 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 requirements.
• Experience leveraging AI or digital workflow tools to improve program efficiency, incident analysis, or data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Perform EHS inspections and comprehensive risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and global company standards.
• Coordinate and support chemical inventories, emergency evacuation drills, new equipment and chemical reviews, operational risk assessments, and regulatory agency inspections.
• Support incident investigations and root-cause analyses, and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Review operations, processes, and equipment during design and implementation to control and reduce EHS hazards.
• Support construction projects by reviewing job hazard analyses, methods of procedure, lift plans, life safety plans, site logistics, and permitting requirements.
• Manage EHS compliance documentation and records, ensuring required permits, filings, and reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for EHS inquiries and concerns from employees, business partners, and onsite contractors.
• Coordinate and respond to onsite emergency response efforts and participate in the EHS on-call rotation.
• Stay current on regulatory requirements and industry best practices, and drive continuous improvements to site procedures and programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute EHS initiatives.
• Provide guidance and training to personnel to foster a proactive, human-centered safety culture.

What This Job Offers

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