Job Description

Lead Safety Specialist – Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity | Travel Required

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. This is a highly collaborative role that partners closely with operations, workplace management, security teams, and leadership stakeholders.

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
• Coordinate and support 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 and provide timely resolutions
• Assist with emergency preparedness and after-hours response when necessary
• Support workplace health initiatives and return-to-office safety efforts
• 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
• Ability 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
• Must be willing to complete pre-employment screening, including background investigation and drug screening
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one required
• Ability 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

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a safety-focused professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, demonstrates strong leadership capabilities, and is passionate about creating and maintaining safe workplaces. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and capable of building strong partnerships across all levels of an organization.

Apply today to join a team committed to operational excellence, workplace safety, and continuous improvement.

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.

Benefits include:

• Retirement plan
• Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time away from work

Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply.
Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.