Manager, Facility Safety and Sustainability

Manager, Facility Safety and Sustainability (Regular, Full-Time)
Facilities Engineering

Reporting to the Director, Facilities & Sustainability, the Manager, Facility Safety and Sustainability is responsible for ensuring a safe, compliant, sustainable, and prepared environment for staff, visitors, and contractors. This role leads OSHA and regulatory compliance efforts, develops and implements health, safety, environmental, and sustainability programs, and oversees emergency preparedness planning and training. The position serves as the organization’s subject-matter expert in workplace safety, environmental health, sustainability, and emergency response.

Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Programs

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, NFPA, ADA, and other applicable codes and standards.
  Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments.

• Develop and maintain the organization’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).

• Ensure compliance with fire and life safety regulations, ergonomics standards, hazardous materials handling, and contractor/vendor safety requirements.

• Maintain required safety and regulatory documentation, permits, and inspection records.

• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and hazard assessments; document findings and track corrective actions.

Safety Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver safety training and awareness programs for staff and contractors (e.g., PPE use, ergonomics, hazard communication).

• Maintain training logs and ensure current employee certifications

• Conducts ergonomic assessments and makes recommendations for workspace modification as needed.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance

• Manage hazardous waste, e-waste, and universal waste programs in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Oversee general waste and recycling programs to ensure proper handling, diversion, and reporting.

• Administer the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP), including inspections, reporting, and mitigation measures.

• Ensure compliance with South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) regulations, including air permits, emissions tracking, and reporting requirements.

Sustainability Programs

• Develop and implement sustainability initiatives to reduce energy, water, and resource consumption across facilities.

• Partner with internal departments to integrate sustainability into daily operations, capital projects, and procurement.

• Track, measure, and report on sustainability performance, benchmarks, and compliance with organizational goals.

• Represent the organization in external and LA County sustainability partnerships, working groups, and reporting frameworks.

Risk Management & Incident Response

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; develop corrective actions and ensure follow-up.

• Track and report safety and environmental metrics to leadership.

• Support insurance, claims, and liability management with documentation and corrective actions.

Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Partner with internal departments to develop and revise Emergency Operations and Business Continuity Plans.

• Support Manager of Emergency Management and Planning and Director of Security in planning and facilitating evacuation drills, tabletop exercises, and emergency response training for staff.

• Serve as liaison with local emergency responders, regulatory agencies, and external safety partners.

• Support Security by maintaining readiness of the Emergency Operations Centre and coordinating activation during incidents.

Benefits:

• The expected salary range for this Los Angeles, CA-based position is $80,000 - $85,000, subject to change, and the position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan.

• LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferred: Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Emergency Management, or related).

• 5+ years of experience in safety management, regulatory compliance, or emergency preparedness.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA/Cal-OSHA, NFPA, ADA, AQMD, SWPPP, and environmental compliance requirements.

• Certifications preferred: OSHA 30, CSP, CHMM, or equivalent; First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor; Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER); CERT or HazMat awareness.

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training programs.

• Strong organizational, leadership, and analytical skills.