Regional Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Specialist

Meta • Menlo Park, CA

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About The Position

Meta is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Specialist to lead and manage the implementation and execution of Environmental Health and Safety programs across multiple facilities. This role will ensure regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and continuous improvement in EHS practices. You will oversee contractor and vendor managed EHS professionals and collaborate closely with lab and process managers, safety engineers, and other stakeholders to foster atmosphere of safety and environmental stewardship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role
• Experience with State specific regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications in Safety, Health, Environment (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or similiar)
• Demonstrated collaborator who builds lasting relationships across functions and levels
• Experience in semiconductor, chemical processing, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments preferred

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• bonus
• equity
• benefits

What This Job Offers

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