HSE Specialist

HSE Specialist - On-Site - North Reading and Woburn, MA

1st Shift

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) , Safety is our top priority! We maintain a safety-first culture in which CBRE employees return home in the same condition in which they reported to work. We're looking for skilled and forward-thinking Maintenance Technicians to join our growing team as we work to service one of the world's largest online retailers.

We offer competitive pay, a robust benefits package, wellness programs, and a workplace environment that embraces diversity. Come join our global network of professionals supporting client operations across CBRE. Looking for growth and career advancement? Upon completing six months of successful service, associates may explore career advancement opportunities within the organization!

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What You'll Do

Provides support for monitoring injury, illness, and incident related performance.
Supports the development and implementation of strategic solutions that will improve the performance results as required.

Provides health, safety and environmental regulatory compliance support and reports findings, concerns, and deficiencies. Responds to client/customer/member concerns regarding HSE matters and will have the support of both the client and CBRE leadership teams to utilize stop work authority in alignment with Amazon and CBRE requirements of identifying unsafe acts or conditions that require hazard controls before proceeding.

Supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Client Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and client policies and procedures.


May act as a HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) subject matter resource for the facility, and other duties as assigned within the scope agreed to by CBRE HSE management and the client leadership team.

Take proactive measures to identify potential safety hazards and environmental risks associated with robotics manufacturing and R&D activities, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement mitigation strategies to ensure a safe working environment.

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.

What You'll Need

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and quickly learn and apply new safety procedures and regulations.

Bachelors' degree in safety, environmental, health, and safety (EHS) preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of years of relevant experience OR Bachelors' degree OR equivalent in internships, senior projects, or capstone in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, robotics) OR EHS related subjects (i.e. water chemistry, environmental science, etc.).

Fundamental knowledge of federal, state and local health and safety and environmental regulations is essential is preferred.

Experience working in manufacturing, robotics, high technology manufacturing processes, and facility maintenance and management is preferred.

Proven track record of successfully implementing HSE programs and initiatives.

Demonstrated experience in working with cross-functional teams and driving results in improving HSE performance metrics.

Preferred Qualifications



Good computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite

Having professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, or CHMM are a plus

Good documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills such as, but not limited to, relationship management, negotiating, and dealing with difficult personalities.


Focused field of work in strictly EPA, OSHA, local and federal regulations, or industry standards for EHS

Solid problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Experience with initiating and completing risk assessments

Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and to build productive internal/external working relationships. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey safety procedures and guidelines to diverse audiences

Strong understanding of general safety principles and regulations applicable to manufacturing and R&D environments.

Proficiency in incident investigation techniques and corrective action implementation.

Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.

Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.

Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills.

Ability to follow detailed instructions and work with a sense of urgency.

Adhere to all Amazon company rules and requirements.


CBRE Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

• Disability benefit program

• 401k company matching

• Paid time off and holidays

• Company paid life insurance

• Pet insurance

• Paid parental leave

Why CBRE?

We invest in our employees' development. The core of our strategy is the view that development happens through three key activities: on-the-job learning, coaching and formal training. We provide employees with resources that support them in developing skills to enhance performance in their current role as well as for future roles.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the HSE Specialist position is $90,000 annually [or $43.26 per hour] and the maximum salary for the HSE Specialist position is $105,000 annually [or $50.48 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.


Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at View email address on click.appcast.io or via telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io (U.S.) and View phone number on click.appcast.io (Canada).


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CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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