EHS Lead, Japan Corporate EHS

Summary

Imagine what you could do here.  At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly.  Bring passion and dedication to a sophisticated, global, interdependent environment and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The EHS team at Apple is growing and we need energetic, dedicated and flexible professionals to join a diverse team committed to protecting the environment, health, and safety of our employees, customers and the global communities where we operate, while supporting our stakeholders in their mission to develop amazing products.

Description

We are looking for a collaborative, highly organized professional for the position of EHS Safety Engineer in Japan. The role will support the EHS manager in implementing EHS programs for our operations in Japan, and be responsible for the full implementation of EHS programs at the operational level through close partnership with stakeholders. Proven ability to effectively interact and influence the internal customer is important.

Join Apple EHS team, and help us leave the world better than we found it!

Responsibilities

• R&D Lab Safety Management: Risk based chemical, mechanical, electrical safety management by conducting regular risk assessment to labs, chemical reviews and inventory, equipment review and indoor air quality monitoring.
• R&D Lab Occupational Health Management: Coordinate and provide bi-annual indoor air quality monitoring in labs and special health check-up (in lab and to users where regulated chemicals are handled.)
• General Occupational Health and Safety Management: As a certified occupational health officer, conduct a weekly office safety inspection, organize and facilitate a monthly health committee meeting and coordinate and review a bi-monthly indoor air quality monitoring. Lead onsite Incident investigation & corrective/preventive action planning.
• Emergency Preparedness: Work cross-functionally to maintain and improve emergency preparedness at the site by regularly review the onsite preparedness against a fire incident and natural disasters, planing and organizing emergency drills and trainings.
• Environment Protection: Managing environmental impact from the site (waste disposal, emissions, water usage, chemical waste), ensuring compliance with environmental permits, reducing wastes and monitoring and analyzing the environmental for improvement.
• EHS Program Support: Assist EHS manager in communicating EHS program performance and status to management, as well as defining solutions that integrate corporate EHS policy into local business operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent technical/science discipline.
• 5+ years of EHS experience - preferably at manufacturing sites or research and development environment.
• In depth knowledge and experiences of chemical and mechanical safety engineering and risk assessment.
• Deep understanding and operational experiences of national and local regulations and laws including Labour safety & Industrial Safety Law, Hazardous materials / chemicals laws (Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control, Chemical Substance Control Law etc.), Fire Prevention Law, Environmental Laws on emissions, waste water, air quality etc. and Prefectural EHS ordinances.

Preferred Qualifications

• A certified occupational health officer.
• Strong communication skill (in Japanese and English) with ability to influence and work cross‑functionally (R&D engineers, facilities, and etc.).
• Highly self-motivated, self managing and continuous improvement mindset.
• Passionate to drive excellence, assertive and adept at innovative problem solving.
• Able to run multiple high priority projects simultaneously.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.