Regional Environmental Health Safety Manager

Meta is seeking a passionate and experienced EHS Manager to lead and oversee the implementation and execution of Environmental Health and Safety programs across our facilities in California. 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 a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

Oversee 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

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in EHS, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role, either managing reports directly or indirectly
Experience with regulatory requirements in Washington
Travel up to 75% regionally to Redmond, Seattle and Bellevue
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated collaborator who builds lasting relationships across functions and levels
Experience in semiconductor, chemical processing, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments preferred
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience in semiconductor, chemical processing, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Professional certifications in Safety, Health, Environment (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or similar)