Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Lead
Apple· Corporate Functions
Hybrid (Austin, TX)Full-timePosted 3d ago
About the role
The EHS Lead drives operational excellence across environmental, health, and safety programs within Apple’s diverse portfolio of workplace environments. The role focuses on hazard evaluations, risk assessments, regulatory compliance, incident investigations, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, with cross-functional collaboration and a strong safety culture across facilities.
Responsibilities
- Perform EHS inspections and comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable EHS regulations and global company standards.
- Coordinate and support chemical inventories, emergency evacuation drills, new equipment/chemical reviews, operational risk assessments, and regulatory agency inspections.
- Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
- Partner in the review of operations, processes, and equipment at the design phase and throughout implementation to control and reduce EHS hazards.
- Support construction projects of varying complexity reviewing job hazard analyses, method of procedures, lift plans, life safety plans, site logistics, and permitting requirements.
- Manage EHS compliance documentation and record-keeping, ensuring all required permits, filings, and reports are completed accurately and on time.
- Act as a primary point of contact for EHS-related inquiries and concerns from employees, business partners, and onsite contractors.
- Coordinate and respond to onsite emergency response efforts and participate in the EHS on-call rotation.
- Stay current on regulatory requirements and industry best practices, driving continuous improvements to site procedures and programs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute EHS initiatives.
- Deliver guidance and training to personnel to cultivate a proactive, human-centered safety culture.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of EHS experience.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant EHS discipline
- Knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation methodologies.
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA (29 CFR 1910), EPA, and fire codes (NFPA / IFC).
- Experience in developing, maintaining, and implementing written EHS programs and processes, tools, and materials.
- Experience providing laboratory and facilities EHS support.
- Ability to be on call and work off hours as needed, and is comfortable with acting as a first responder in emergency scenarios.
- Exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills across all organizational levels.
Skills
Required:EHS inspections and risk assessmentsIncident investigation and root cause analysisRegulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, NFPA/IFC)EHS program development and documentationCross-functional communication
Benefits
- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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