Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Google

  • Chicago, IL
  • $102,000-146,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
The application window will be open until at least September 3, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Chicago, IL, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, Science or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience in EHS including environmental compliance, employee and workplace safety, and emergency preparedness.
  • Experience in emergency response and environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulations and standards as they apply to business operations.
  • Experience in developing and implementing environmental health and safety programs, procedures, associated training, guidance documents and job aids with cross functional teams.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Certification in Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
  • Experience working closely with cross-functional teams and agencies such as facilities, security, property managers, regulatory agencies and emergency responders.
Experience managing campus operations with a focus on compliance, permitting, employee safety, and emergency management. * Knowledge of fire and life safety code and regulations.
  • Ability to manage projects and to perform in a complex and ambiguous environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
About the jobSecurity is at the core of Google's design and development process: it is built into the DNA of our products. The same is true of our offices. You're an expert who shares our seriousness about security and our commitment to confidentiality. You'll collaborate with our Facilities Management team to create innovative security strategies, investigate breaches and create risk assessment plans for the future. You believe that providing effective security doesn't come at the expense of customer service - you will be our bodyguard (and our long lost pal).As part of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), you will focus on best practices to make Google safe and resilient. To support this mission, you will promote a culture where safety, security and resiliency are embedded into every facet of Google. You will identify, evaluate, and monitor enterprise risks to help make critical decisions to maintain the ability to innovate while keeping Google’s employees safe.As a member of Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Operations, you will provide support to keep Google employees safe and our work environment sustainable and secure. You will participate in program development to support EHS management system implementation and sustainment. Your work spans across a broad geographic region and range of Google campuses. You will work proactively to address EHS risk and find mitigation solutions, which will be addressed collaboratively.In this role, you will provide leadership, direction, and day to day assistance on all aspects of compliance, workplace safety, emergency preparedness and response, and effective management solutions. You will partner with various departments, focusing to develop cross functional solutions.From keeping Googlers safe and secure to managing disruptive events, the ability to anticipate, deter, detect, and act are the pillars of Google’s Global Security and Resilience Services (GSRS) team. As a member of GSRS you will help develop a culture where safety, security and resiliency are integrated into every facet of Google, including the creative process. You will help us continually identify, evaluate and monitor enterprise risks that could affect business activities and provide business leaders the information they need to make critical decisions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative strategies and develop programs that drive sustainable effectiveness.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $102,000-$146,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .Responsibilities
  • Be an expert and advisor on a variety of EHS topics and workplace safety such as employee health, incident response, environmental compliance, and emergency response.
  • Implement partner to REWS, Product Areas, and Business Unit Leaders in all aspects related to the design and implementation of global Environmental Health and Safety Operations.
  • Assist develops analytics and reports based on metrics gathered from injury, illness, hazard and inspection data.
  • Coordinate incident investigations and communicable illness response. Support large-scale events for safety management and response.
  • Partner with Google security and facilities on daily health and safety incident management.
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