HSE Facilities Lead

HSE Facilities Lead

Location: Billerica, MA (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm (flex start between 7:30–8:00am)
Pay Range: $28–$35/hr
Hours: 40 per week

The HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) Facilities Lead supports the Operations Manager in overseeing daily facility operations, maintenance activities, and contractor performance at a manufacturing site while maintaining strict compliance with safety and environmental regulations. This role plays a key part in ensuring regulatory adherence, conducting safety inspections, leading incident investigations, and supporting emergency preparedness and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE):

• Assist with implementing and maintaining HSE management systems, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Identify workplace hazards, perform risk assessments, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead or assist in investigations of accidents, injuries, and near‑miss incidents; develop and track corrective/preventive actions.
• Organize and deliver HSE training programs and orientations.

Facilities Management:

• Oversee building operations and infrastructure such as HVAC, fire alarms, security systems, safety equipment, and general maintenance.
• Support budgeting and planning for facility repairs, maintenance, and sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including drills and response plans.

Vendor & Contractor Oversight:

• Assist in managing vendor and contractor relationships.
• Support contract negotiation and ensure all contractors comply with facility and safety requirements.

Essential Requirements

• 2–5 years of combined facility management and HSE experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and building codes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred Skills

• SAP and Ariba experience (plus).
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Effective time management and problem‑solving abilities.
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented.

Education

• Associate degree or higher required.

Work Environment & Conditions

• 100% onsite – office and manufacturing environment.
• No travel, no on‑call rotation, no shift work.
• No offshore/medical certificates required.
• Non‑driving role.

Industry Background

• Manufacturing HSE & Facilities experience required.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.