Lead Safety Specialist – Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) - $110,000/yr.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Safety Specialist to support and strengthen Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs across assigned locations. This role is responsible for promoting a strong culture of workplace safety, ensuring compliance with environmental and occupational safety regulations, and supporting day-to-day EHS operations in a fast-paced corporate environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in occupational safety programs, auditing, incident investigation, compliance management, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support EHS programs and initiatives to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, risk assessments, and workplace safety evaluations
• Maintain and track site safety metrics, documentation, and compliance records
• Lead incident investigations and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Cookpport Emergency Response Team (ERT) activities, including recruitment, training, and evacuation drills
• Deliver safety awareness training and promote a proactive safety culture
• Investigate employee safety concerns
• Aid with emergency preparedness and after-hours response when necessary
• Support workplace health initiatives and return-to-office safety efforts
• Responds timely to additional requests from onsite management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Security, Facilities, and Workplace Operations
• Prepare reports and communicate findings, concerns, and recommendations to management and stakeholders
• Support onsite and offsite events requiring health and safety oversight
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to safety and security personnel within assigned areas
• Support regional and global EHS projects and initiatives as needed
• Travel to additional locations as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of related EHS experience
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental health & safety standards
• Experience with audits, compliance programs, incident investigations, and risk mitigation
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred
• ISO 45001 experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Visio
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Able to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading teams and collaborating across departments

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must have reliable transportation and communication
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Willing to complete pre-employment screening, including background investigation and drug screening
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one required
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% or more, occasionally with limited notice
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends during emergencies or critical events