Site Safety & Facilities Officer

Responsibilities

• Act as the Seattle site’s primary health and safety contact, implementing UK H&S team programs while ensuring alignment with local applicable regulations.
• Create and/or maintain risk assessments, safe-work procedures, safety signage, records and logs.
• Conduct workplace inspections, identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and track remediation through to closure.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses, document findings and corrective actions, and report progress to the UK H&S team.
• Carry out hands-on minor maintenance, furniture assembly, space moves, light repairs, and general site upkeep.
• Respond to facilities requests, resolving issues directly or coordinating with contractors for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression, access control, security, cleaning, and waste services.
• Inspect internal and external areas to keep the site clean, safe, presentable, accessible, and compliant.
• Aid with office and workshop space reconfigurations.
• Liaise with the UK Infrastructure and Facilities team on projects, procurement, maintenance schedules, contractor work orders, expenditure records, and site improvements.

Essential Skills

• Considerable experience in facilities management, workplace health & safety, EHS coordination, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on competency with minor building maintenance tasks (drilling, assembly, basic repairs) and confidence using standard power and hand tools.
• Proven ability to research local regulatory requirements, identify appropriate service providers, and manage vendor relationships.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple concurrent priorities and switch between administrative and physical tasks throughout the day.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with employees, contractors, regulators, and UK-based colleagues across time zones.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Physical fitness and willingness to undertake manual tasks throughout the working day.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with OSHA General Industry standards, Washington State workplace safety regulations, Seattle Fire Code, and chemical safety standards.
• Experience creating and reviewing risk assessments for industrial machinery, hazardous substances, or manufacturing processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, research, or advanced industrial environment.
• Forklift operator certification.
• Prior experience working with remote or internationally-based teams.
• Prior experience working in an AS9100-certified or ISO 9001-compliant environment, with familiarity supporting ITAR-controlled facilities.