What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health, Safety, Security & Environment Specialist position at JLL?
– JLL
What This Job Involves:
The Health, Safety, Security & Environment Specialist is responsible for supporting Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations across a highly regulated facility. This role provides hands‑on support in safety training, inspections, incident response, regulatory adherence, and workplace hazard prevention. The Safety Specialist partners closely with Facilities Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHSS, and vendor teams to uphold JLL and client safety standards and drive a strong safety culture across the site.
A hospitality mindset is fundamental to delivering exceptional workplace experiences for our client. We seek candidates who excel in collaborative environments, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, maintain high standards of accuracy, and adapt quickly to resolve challenges.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Safety Program Execution
On-site - Apex, NC.
Work Shift:
Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm Overtime and weekends based on business needs.
Compensation:
$70,000 -$95,000
At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.
JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
What This Job Involves:
The Health, Safety, Security & Environment Specialist is responsible for supporting Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations across a highly regulated facility. This role provides hands‑on support in safety training, inspections, incident response, regulatory adherence, and workplace hazard prevention. The Safety Specialist partners closely with Facilities Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHSS, and vendor teams to uphold JLL and client safety standards and drive a strong safety culture across the site.
A hospitality mindset is fundamental to delivering exceptional workplace experiences for our client. We seek candidates who excel in collaborative environments, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, maintain high standards of accuracy, and adapt quickly to resolve challenges.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Safety Program Execution
- Support implementation of EHS programs including hazard assessments, job safety analysis, work permitting, PPE requirements, chemical safety, and contractor safety, all with a heavy emphasis on quality compliance.
- Assist with execution of OSHA regulated programs, industrial hygiene, and contractor safety management.
- Support safety communication including alerts, toolbox talks, and site safety initiatives.
- Conduct routine facility safety inspections across labs, mechanical spaces, maintenance areas, and general facility areas.
- Identify hazards or non‑conformances and assist with corrective/preventive action planning.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, local regulations, JLL EHS requirements, and site‑specific policies.
- Support audit readiness and maintain inspection documentation.
- Deliver safety training for JLL staff, contractors, and vendors; maintain training and qualification records.
- Support onboarding safety orientations and competency development.
- Help update and maintain safety SOPs, work instructions, and program documentation.
- Assist with response to safety events, injuries, near misses, and chemical or environmental incidents.
- Support root‑cause analysis (RCA) and development of corrective and preventive actions.
- Track and report incident data, near misses, and EHS KPIs.
- Support contractor safety programs including verification of training, permits, and JSA requirements.
- Conduct field observations to ensure vendors follow approved safety protocols and LOTO practices.
- Escalate safety issues to leadership when necessary.
- Participate in ergonomic reviews, safety improvement initiatives, and hazard mitigation projects.
- Assist Facilities leadership with safety planning for shutdowns, outages, and high‑risk maintenance activities.
- Support safety-related aspects of day‑to‑day facility operations, readiness checks, and emergency response drills.
- 2 years of experience in EHS, industrial safety, maintenance safety, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and core EHS program components.
- Experience supporting safety inspections, incident investigations, or hazard assessments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to navigate the facility, climb ladders, wear required PPE, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Experience working in GMP, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated environments.
- Safety certifications (OSHA 30, CHST, ASP, CSP, or equivalent).
- Understanding of key safety programs such as LOTO, Permit‑to‑Work, chemical safety/hygiene.
- Experience supporting contractor safety programs.
On-site - Apex, NC.
Work Shift:
Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm Overtime and weekends based on business needs.
Compensation:
$70,000 -$95,000
At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.
JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Salary : $70,000 - $95,000