EHS Chemical Safety and Management Lead

Apple • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

In Places, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen, and
we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a
diverse and nimble group that manages Apple’s retail stores, workplaces, and
workplace services. We develop and manage Apple’s global real estate portfolio,
lead all related capital construction projects, provide outstanding facilities
and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the
environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including commute and renewable
energy programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all
Apple personnel, facilities, and customers in our facilities around the world.
The Environment Health & Safety (EHS) team at Apple is growing, and we are
looking for an upbeat, dedicated, and flexible professional to join a team
committed to protecting the environment, health, and safety of our employees,
customers, and the global communities where we operate, while supporting our
partners in their mission to develop amazing products. We are seeking an
experienced, collaborative, and self-motivated EHS professional to join our team
to develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS chemical safety and
management processes and systems. This person must be passionate about solving
problems, organized, and have the ability to communicate across technical
disciplines and organizations.

DESCRIPTION

As an EHS Chemical Safety and Management Lead, you will be an ambassador of
Apple’s EHS culture, responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously
improving global and some local chemical programs, processes, and systems. You
will work closely with cross-functional partners, stakeholders, EHS Leadership,
and subject matter experts to develop and implement the chemical safety and
strategy in areas such as Dangerous Goods shipping, Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
management, inventory management, EHS chemical reviews, risk assessments, and
regulatory reporting and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or a related field /in an EHS-related discipline.
• 7+ years of chemical safety and management-related experience such as chemical hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation, chemical management software applications, subject matter expertise in chemical regulations and reporting requirements with a global focus, chemical inventory management, and chemical transportation.
• Experienced in developing, implementing, and maintaining chemical safety and management programs and procedures.
• Expertise in dangerous goods shipping regulations (e.g., 49 CFR, IATA, IMDG, ADR) and experienced in working with various stakeholders to develop and maintain compliance.
• Experience building and communicating strategies, partnering with various levels of stakeholders to find solutions and drive adoption, advise fellow EHS professionals regarding chemical risk management topics, and perform EHS chemical compliance audits.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in a science or related EHS field preferred.
• Recognized professional credentials (e.g., Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP)).
• Experience in one or more related chemical risk management areas such as Industrial Hygiene, hazardous waste management, chemical emergency response, and air emissions.
• Experience in US EPA Tier II reporting or California’s Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) requirements, particularly the hazardous material inventory statement (HMIS) portion.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex Dangerous Goods shipping regulations related to batteries and developing compliant solutions for various battery types and configurations.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks concurrently with a strong sense of ownership and independently complete tasks with minimal follow-up.
• Experience with regulatory agencies, regulatory inspections, and chemical emergency response.
• Experience in working with EHS software platforms Enablon and/or Cority.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees