Regional EHS Specialist

Meta•Redmond, WA

13d•$118,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Meta is seeking a motivated and experienced EHS professional to lead and oversee the implementation and execution of Environmental Health and Safety programs. The role ensures regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and continuous improvement in EHS practices. The Regional EHS Specialist oversees contractors and vendor-managed EHS professionals and works closely with lab and process managers, safety engineers, and other stakeholders to promote safety and environmental stewardship.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in EHS, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role, managing reports directly or indirectly.
Experience with applicable state and local regulatory requirements.
Ability to 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.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in Safety, Health, and Environment, such as Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.
Experience in semiconductor, chemical processing, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments.
Ability to integrate AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows and drive measurable impact, such as efficiency gains or quality improvements.
Ability to collaborate and build lasting relationships across functions and levels.
Ongoing AI skill development, such as prompt/context engineering or agent orchestration, and staying current with emerging AI technologies.
Experience implementing responsible and ethical AI practices, such as risk assessment, bias mitigation, and quality and accuracy reviews.

Responsibilities

Oversee and conduct site assessments, job and task risk assessments, and incident investigations to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with subject matter experts in lasers, hazardous chemicals, industrial hygiene, robotics, and occupational safety.
Partner with Safety Engineering to support successful handover of new equipment and facilities.
Ensure compliance with 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 based on lessons from incident investigations and corrective actions.
Maintain legal registers, risk registers, and environmental impact assessments, ensuring critical controls are effective and communicated.
Provide metrics and reporting to support decision-making by leadership and stakeholders.
Lead risk management, including hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
Champion continuous improvement through audits, inspections, data analysis, and implementation of safety and environmental solutions.
Drive employee engagement and EHS initiatives through communication, training, and leadership involvement.